Step back in time and experience the rich history and art housed within The Brinton Ranch House. This beautifully preserved home offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of Bradford Brinton, who acquired the property in 1923 and transformed it into a gentleman’s working ranch and summer retreat. The Ranch House, with its original furnishings and art collection, has been open to the public since 1961 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Throughout the Ranch House, visitors will find original watercolors, oils, pen-and-ink drawings, historic documents, and sculptures displayed in their original setting. The collection features works by nationally and regionally renowned artists, many of whom Brinton knew personally, including Frederic Remington, Charles M. Russell, Edward Borein, Hans Kleiber, Bill Gollings, John James Audubon, Frank Benson, and Frank Tenney Johnson.
Highlights of the home include Edward Borein’s frieze in the Living Room, a Steinway Duo-Art Player Piano in the Music Room, wax portraits by Jean Baptiste Nini of Ben Franklin and Henry Fielding in the Library, Hans Kleiber’s painting of the Brinton Gardens, and the elegant period table settings in the Dining Room.

Originally constructed in 1892–93 by William Moncreiffe, the Ranch House began as the headquarters of the Quarter Circle A Ranch. After Brinton’s acquisition, he expanded the house in 1927–28 with the help of architect Prentice Sanger, adding porches, bay windows, and additional rooms to create the home we see today.

The Brinton Ranch House offers visitors an immersive experience that combines art, history, and the charm of a historic working ranch. Each room tells a story of the region’s past, providing a unique window into the cultural and artistic heritage of the American West.