With the guiding mission "To collect, display, interpret, and preserve the highest quality North American wildlife art, complemented by wildlife art found throughout the world. The Museum enriches and inspires apreciation and knowledge of humanity's relationship with nature." -http://www.wildlifeart.org/

Constructed in 1994, the sandstone building is itself a masterpiece. Inside the 51,000-square-foot (4,735-square-meter) building, 14 exhibition galleries display paintings, photographs, and sculptures celebrating North American wildlife, classrooms, children's gallery, auditorium, cafe, museum shop, and library. The Museum's

Seasons Open: Year-round; Closed Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day

Hours Open: May 17 through October 11, 2008: Open Daily 9:00AM – 5:00PM; October 12, 2008 through May 16, 2009: Open Monday - Saturday 9:00AM - 5:00PM; Sunday 1:00PM - 5:00PM

Fees: Adult: $10, Senior (65+): $9, Students: $9, Children free (18 and under with an accompanying adult), Free with membership, Museum West members admitted free, Group rates available (20 or more), call 307-732-5400