The Brinton Museum, located on the 620-acre historic Quarter Circle A Ranch in Big Horn, just a short drive from Sheridan, offers an authentic view into the life and lifestyle of a Western gentleman and art collector who was a patron and friend of many of the most celebrated 19th and 20th- century Western artists.
The setting is superb; the Brinton is set in the shadow of the Bighorn Mountains along the Little Goose Creek and surrounded by immaculate grounds, gardens and trees. Several remarkable and well-preserved outbuildings are spaced around the grounds, including a carriage barn, saddle barn, milk house and the rustic Little Goose Creek Lodge, built in 1928 as a retreat and to accommodate the numerous trophies from his hunting trips and safaris.
Brinton Museum
Map | 239 Brinton Road, Big Horn
(307) 672-3173
thebrintonmuseum.org
Winter/Spring – February 8 through May 22
Hours – Thursday through Monday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM
Peak Season – May 23 through September 2
Hours – Open Daily, 9:30 AM to 5 PM
Fall/Winter – September 3 through December 23
Hours – Thursday through Monday, 9:30 AM to 5 PM
Closed Tuesday, December 24 – Mid-February.
The Brinton Museum ADMISSION is FREE to all visitors! Thanks to a generous donation from Ramaco Carbon, LLC, we are able to waive our admission fees. Don’t miss this opportunity to visit The Brinton Museum this year.
What to See and Do
Forrest E., Mars, Jr. Building
The Brinton Museum opened its new state-of-the-art Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building on June 15, 2015. The 24,000-square-foot $15.8-million, eco-conscious building showcases one of the most significant Western and American Indian Art collections in the Rocky Mountain West including Frederic Remington, Charles Russell, Edward Borein and Winold Reiss, along with the world’s largest Hans Kleiber collection.
The Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building design aligns with the natural geography of the ranch. Nestled into the hillside, it is anchored by a two-foot thick, 51-foot high, 209-foot long arced rammed earth wall, the tallest in North America. The design symbolically defines the space, bringing together the geological and spiritual nature of its Western and American Indian Art collections.
Ranch House and Gr0unds
The Brinton Ranch house, originally built in 1892, was expanded in 1927-28 to accommodate the Brinton’s extensive collections of Indian artifacts, art, historic documents, books and over 600 oils, watercolors and sketches by American artists including: Audobon, Borein, Gollings, Kleiber, Remington and Russell, to name a few.
Nature Trails
The Nature Trails and Hunt for the Horned Toad, open seasonally, offer a great way to explore the museum grounds and experience breath-taking views.
Leather Shop
Seasonal tours of the museum leather shop are available May 30-September 30. Learn about the history of leatherwork and the Sheridan Style tradition from resident artist and leatherworker, Jim Jackson.
Brinton Bistro
Located on the top floor of the Forrest E. Mars, Jr. Building, the Brinton Bistro offers indoor and outdoor dining with picturesque, 180-degree views of the Bighorn Mountains.
Museum Store
Shop in person or online for gifts, souvenirs, or fine art.
