How Wyoming’s Brinton Museum, Home To World-Class Indian Art, Was Saved By An American Candy Tycoon When the Brinton Museum was on the verge of closing, a neighbor not only saved it, he elevated the Brinton into a world-class museum of Indian and Western art…

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Collaboration Provides New Homes for Fish Hawks

There are numerous bird species that benefit from human-made nesting structures, including several species that breed here in Sheridan County. Some of these birds may have difficulty finding the necessary natural resources or structures required to safely and successfully raise their young. One of these…

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Letting Loose – Brinton Museum Hosts Fourth Summer Art Camp

The Brinton Museum’s Summer Art Camp was the focus of a July 16, 2022, Sheridan Press Scene article. “Instead of just having students sit down and create art, The Brinton Summer Art Camp is immersive, using the landscape around students to inspire.” Click here to…

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Time to Kick Back, Enjoy Summer

Museum Curator Barbara McNab of Exhibitions discussed summer exhibits and events taking place at The Brinton Museum in the July 16 edition of the Sheridan Press Scene. It’s all about kicking back and enjoying a fabulous day of all-things-art-and-nature at a world-class museum richly connected…

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‘Dreaming of the old cowboys’ New Brinton show celebrates cross-cultural connection between leatherworkers

“It’s a beautiful thing when people across the world willingly share ideas with each other and learn from each other.” Jim Jackson. Thank you to The Sheridan Press for this wonderful article featuring “Master Leather Carving from North American and Japan” artists. “Master Leather Carving…

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The Brinton Museum on NewsCenter1

Brinton Museum Curator of Exhibitions Barbara McNab visited with NewsCenter1 Media Group Friday, April 22, 2022 and gave an overview of the history, exhibits, and many things to do and see at The Brinton Museum.

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Sharing talents of leather crafters

In the Saturday, May 14 article in The Sheridan Press Brinton Museum Guest Curator Jim Jackson recalls the inspiration for The Brinton Museum’s new exhibit of leather work, “Master Leather Carving from North America and Japan — Design and Cultural Influences,” featuring impressive master leather…

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Serving, Preserving – How to Celebrate National Preservation Month

National Preservation Month was the topic of a May 14, 2022 article in The Sheridan Press. Brinton Museum Director Ken Schuster discussed National Preservation Month and the significance of Helen Brinton’s vision to preserve the Quarter Circle A Ranch for future generations. That vision, Schuster…

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Picture Perfect – Newbolds provide a kid-friendly tour of art history

The Saturday, March 5, 2022 issue of The Sheridan Press Scene featured The Brinton Museum’s 17th Illustrator Show artist and author Greg and Amy Newbold. According to Barbara McNab, curator of exhibitions at The Brinton, “Greg Newbold’s art was an easy choice for this year’s…

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Docents Crucial to Lifelong Learning

Brinton Museum Assistant Curator Lacasa Michelena discussed the value of museum docents in the Saturday, February 26 issue of The Sheridan Press Scene. “The key word when talking about museums and education is “docent.” The Merriam-Webster Dictionary definition of the term is simply “a person…

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Remembering Past Deeds

Director and Chief Curator Ken Schuster recalled the history of Joseph Henry Sharp’s “Remembering Past Deeds.” “Through the generosity of members of TBM’s board of directors, our National Advisory Council, various patrons and through WYO Gives fundraising efforts, the noteworthy oil now resides in Big…

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Fall Into Nature

Learn about The Brinton Museum’s “Fall Into Nature” programs including a presentation by Master Hummingbird Bander Ned Batchelder, a plants presentation “Invasive Plants in Wyoming – A Slow Burn Heating Up?” and a presentation by Dr. Craig Howe “Stars of November: The Lakotan Night Sky”.…

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Remembering History

The Sheridan Press reported on the All-American Indian Days Remembrance Events hosted by The Brinton Museum and WYO Performing Arts and Education Center on July 14 and 15, 2021. “In history becoming more well-known in the region, All-American Indian Days began in Sheridan in 1953,…

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Let Land, art, people share history of sacred grounds

“Once on the museum grounds, Little Goose Creek Lodge and the historic ranch house are to the right, and on the hill is the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building. Find a parking space, tie your shoes and be sure to check in at the reception…

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‘Recollections and Reflections’ coming to The Brinton Museum

Director and Chief Curator Ken Schuster discusses the upcoming T. Allen Lawson exhibit,  “Recollections and Reflections”,  in The Sheridan Press! “The aim of this retrospective is to provide you with a glimpse into T. Allen Lawson’s distinctive approach to painting, in the hope that you…

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Much Fun For All Ages Available At The Brinton

Curator of Exhibitions Barbara McNab discusses the upcoming exhibits, the “All Schools 5th Grade Student Art Show” and the “16th Illustrator Show” in The Sheridan Press! What’s more fun than elementary school children’s art, storybook illustrations, dogs, wizards, and a full moon? The Brinton Museum…

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A year in review at The Brinton

Development Director Barbara Schuster looks back on 2020. “Our staff has been busy reimagining and finding new ways to share our collections, online and via video while following protocols to keep the visitors who do come to the museum safe. Visiting the museum has been…

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Beauty of The Brinton gone virtual

Barbara McNab, Curator of Exhibitions, describes how The Brinton Museum is finding ways to adapt and bring our exhibits to the public through virtual receptions, online activities, and gallery talks. Click to read the September 5, 2020, Sheridan Press article.

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Restorations, new trails opening at The Brinton

Brinton Museum Director and Chief Curator, Ken Schuster, discussed the unveiling of several completed and ongoing projects throughout the Quarter Circle A Ranch in The Sheridan Press Scene, June 27, 2020. Click to read the Sheridan Press Article.

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2019 Bighorn Rendezvous Quickdraw

The 2019 Bighorn Rendezvous Quickdraw was held on Saturday, August 3. Click to read about the event in the August 8, 2019 issue of the Sheridan Press.

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Cowboy Ethics – A Life Well Lived exhibit at The Brinton Museum

The Brinton Museum (Big Horn, WY) (July 25) presents the exhibition, Cowboy Ethics – A Live Well Lived, featuring 10 mural paintings along with a selection of drawings and sketches by nationally known Wyoming artist and illustrator Zachary Pullen. Click here to read the August…

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Kendell Marvel & Friends at The Brinton Museum

The Sheridan Press announced the Kendell Marvel & Friends concert at The Brinton Museum. Click Here to preview the article.

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The Spiritual Nature of Earth, Hide and Metal exhibit at The Brinton Museum

Preview the May 3, 2019 Sheridan Press article about The Brinton Museum’s “The Spiritual Nature of Earth, Hide and Metal” Exhibit. Click Here to view the Sheridan Press article.

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True West Magazine Top Western Art Museum!

The Brinton Museum was named #2 in True West Magazine’s TOP WESTERN ART MUSEUMS! Click here to check out True West Magazine.

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James F. Jackson Awarded a National Heritage Fellowship

James F. Jackson has been awarded a National Heritage Fellowship, the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts! The Sheridan Press recently featured Jim in an article describing this well-deserved honor. You can visit The Brinton Museum’s Quarter Circle A Leather Shop to…

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The Brinton Museum and Dementia Friendly Wyoming Partnership

The Sheridan Press featured an article highlighting artist Karen Bondarchuk’s exhibit, Ergo Sum: A Crow a Day, which underscores an exciting new partnership between The Brinton and Dementia Friendly Wyoming, a program of The Hub on Smith in Sheridan. Karen Bondarchuk presented a  Gallery Talk…

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Ergo Sum A Crow A Day featured in The Sheridan Press

“Ergo Sum: A Crow a Day” is originated by the Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, and focuses on the subject of dementia. The Sheridan Press featured the exhibit in an April 19, 2019 article. The exhibit is on display in the S. K. Johnston,…

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St. Labre Student Art Show: Connecting the Past to the Future

The Sheridan Press featured the “St. Labre Student Art Show: Connecting the Past to the Future”, in an April 17, 2019 article.  This exhibit features American Indian art by students from St. Labre Catholic Academy in Ashland, Montana, representing the first time The Brinton and St.…

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All-Schools 5th Grade Student Art Show

The All-Schools 5th Grade Student Art Show was in the news!  The Sheridan Press visited The Brinton Museum to learn more about the 2019 All-Schools 5th Grade Student Art Show. The Press shared input, and photographs from the 2019 Art Show Reception.  Click to learn more!

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Christmas Ornament Contest

The Sheridan Press featured our Christmas Ornament contest with prizes sponsored by Cowboy Creamery!  Ornament entries are accepted through December 23!   Click to learn more about this fun, crafty contest!

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Beading with Birdie Real Bird featured in the Sheridan Press

The Fine Art of American Beading with Birdie Real Bird was featured in an article in the October 23, 2018 issue of The Sheridan Press.  Birdie taught a beading workshop at The Brinton Museum on October 8, 9 and 10, 2018. Birdie is a retired…

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The Brinton Museum’s Celebration of American Indian Heritage Day

The Sheridan Press featured several photos from the celebration of American Indian Heritage Day. Click to view Sheridan Press photos from American Indian Heritage Day  

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The Brinton Museum Featured in 2018 True West BEST WESTERN ART MUSEUMS

The Brinton Museum is in some mighty fine company.  The Museum was featured in the 2018 True West Best Western Art Museums!  Click the True West September 2018 Article link to check out what True West has to say about The Brinton and other wonderful western…

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The Brinton Museum featured in Western Horseman

The Brinton Museum was featured in the WESTERN STOPS section of the September 2018 issue of Western Horseman magazine!  Click the Read More link to read a summary of the history of the museum and some of the great things to see and do at…

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Garden Gnomes at The Brinton Museum

The Science Kids Garden Gnomes program gives students the opportunity to learn about and plant their own gardens at The Brinton Greenhouse and Garden!  This fun and educational program is made possible through funding and coordination with Science Kids, Rooted in Wyoming and The Brinton…

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Jim Jackson Wins the 2018 Al Stohlman Award

Jim Jackson was presented with the 2018 Al Stohlman Award on Saturday, May 19 at the Sheridan Honors Night presentations of the World Leather Debut Awards and the Al & Ann Stohlman Awards. Stop by The Brinton to congratulate Jim next time you are in…

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“Wyoming Vistas”

Read all about The Brinton Museum’s exhibit “Paul Waldum:WY & MT Landscapes” in The Sheridan Press SCENE article. Click to view and download

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“Acclaimed Sheridan artist Carrie Ballantyne featured in first local exhibition”

“Carrie Ballantyne COMES HOME” exhibit at The Brinton Museum was featured in The Sheridan Press. Click to view and download.

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New Brinton Exhibit Showcases Rare Photos

The Brinton Museum’s exhibit of rare Alexander Gardner photographs was featured in The Sheridan Press. Click Here to View the Article

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American Indian Acquisitions Featured in Native American Art Magazine

The Brinton Museum’s Blackfeet War Chief’s shirt and leggings and two-piece Apache Woman’s dress with moccasins were featured in Native American Art Magazine. Click to see the full article.

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Peaks to Plains Design presented a Merit Award for Designing The Brinton Museum

Peaks to Plains Design was presented a Merit Award for general design last month by the Idaho/Montana Chapter of American Society of Landscape Architects for The Brinton Museum’s Forrest E. Mars Jr. Building. Click HERE to see the Sheridan Press article.

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The Quarter Circle A Leather Shop

Jim Jackson and The Quarter Circle A Leather Shop were featured in the 2017 November/December issue of Leather Crafters & Saddlers Journal!  We are proud of Jim and fortunate to have him share his artistry and craftsmanship at The Brinton Museum. The Leather shop is open…

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Jim Jackson and the New Quarter Circle A Leather Workshop

Jim Jackson’s interview with The Sheridan Press reporter Hannah Sheely on retiring from King’s Saddlery to establish the new Quarter Circle A Leather Workshop at The Brinton Museum, an important addition to the museum’s educational programming made possible with the participation and commitment of this…

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The Brinton Museum is #4 in TRUE WEST Magazine’s TOP 10 Museums of the West 2017!

Just released in the September issue of TRUE WEST The Brinton Museum is officially #4 this year!  Here is the link to their website line-up and an excerpt from their press release on the selection of The Brinton Museum among the Top 10: The Brinton Museum Honored by…

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Western Art Collector

The Western Art Collector magazine’s July Issue reported in its Western Art News on the Traditional Cowboy Arts Association partnership with the museum and its “Spring Roundup with the TCAA” exhibition on display from mid-May to the end of July. For the complete article please click…

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The Brinton Museum is #2 in USA TODAY!

We asked 10Best readers to vote daily for their favorites, and the results are in. The top 10 winners in the category Best Wyoming Attraction are as follows: Pryor Mountain Wild Mustang Center – Lovell The Brinton Museum – Big Horn Sheridan Buffalo Bill Center of the West…

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Wyoming Public Radio: Brinton Museum Presents Canyons & Crescendos

On Thursday, Aug. 25 at 6:30 p.m., The Brinton Museum presents Canyons & Crescendos: Music of the American West, an evening exploring the fascinating history of popular cowboy songs. Dr. Ariel Downing spoke with Wyoming Public Radio’s Micah Schweizer this week, discussing her lecture, the…

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How A Candy Magnate Helped Bring A Holy Collection Home

By MICAH SCHWEIZER • NPR In the reservation era, Blackfeet men adopted this Sioux-style warbonnet. The men who wore these early reservation warbonnets would not have actually worn them in war. At the foot of the Big Horn Mountains in northern Wyoming, a century-old ranch plays host to…

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New Building And American Indian Art Collection Transform The Brinton Museum

By MICAH SCHWEIZER • WYOMING PUBLIC RADIO Here’s the story of how a museum nearly closed but instead reinvented itself with a brand new building and a major American Indian art collection. The new incarnation of the Brinton Museum in Big Horn opens to the public on Monday, June 15.…