Loved the upper level where you can see the Elk Refuge througha telescope..really close and awesome!
This is a beautiful location directly opposite the Elk reserve. Animals abound even when the elks aren't there. We saw moose and deer and beaver very close to here, just magical.We had a nice lunch here, loved the sculptures and the art. Children loved it.
An absolute diamond, a must visit, so very well done, location, presentation is just unbelievable. We have been several times, see different things each time, the bronze work is superb on the outside and gets better as you work your way through the museum,
Great way to spend time on a non-ski day in Jackson. Tasteful displays of paintings and sculpture of primarily western wildlife.with an audio guide included. Friendly staff and a nice cafe for lunch. A viewing lounge was a peaceful setting for using a scope to view eagles and elk in the National Elk Refuge below.
went here Wed after a day of skiing for the dinner option on Wed. Food was very good to excellent, and view was amazing: out over wildlife refuge, the sun was setting and moon was rising: simply beautiful! My only regret was not spending a bit more time walking around the museum itself: gorgeous lodge-like design with beautiful artwork inside and out. Noticed artwork on walls for sale in the dining area for very reasonable prices.
The experience was incredibly informative. Make sure you give yourself enough time to listen to the small feature videos on the artists. We did not have a meal in the restaurant, but heard it was very good. The gift shop is very nice and the prices are very reasonable. You can catch a bus from the town out to the museum and the driver will tell you the times that he will be returning.
As a local, I'm a museum member and highly recommend a stop here for the summer or winter Jackson vacationer. It is the National Museum of Wildlife Art, after all. The opportunity to experience such a variety of artistic styles all anchored in the inspiration from wildlife really does expand the lens through which you might personally experience the incredible landscapes of this magical ecosystem. A great way to spend a couple hours on your rest day from the mountain, or on your way home from a day spent in the national park.
The day we visited they were having a special event for local artist. There was so much to see it was overwhelming. Enjoyed especially the bronze sculptures that surrounded the museum. Was a little too expensive but art does cost.
Each Wednesday nite an a la carte dinner is served. Simple but good menu but I had to ring them 3 times before I got a confirmation. Art is fabulous and broad ranging.
we stopped for lunch and a tour of the gallery. Both were a delight. We started with lunch - wonderful & with a great view of the refuge, then moved on to view the wonderful variety of art. I still think about a few of the pieces that were quite moving.you will be glad that you stopped