Desert landscape with rock formations, silhouette style.

The James Museum from Home

We invite you to discover a new way to experience the museum through curated content based on our collection. Choose a theme below to explore art, movies, books, music, children’s activities and more.

ALL Themes

Cowboys
Cowboys herding horses across a river.

Jason Rich, A Western Heritage

Cowboys

Discover diverse perspectives on life in the West, and an expansive look at what it means to be a cowboy (and cowgirl).

Child playing with puppy on sandy ground.

Ray Swanson, Wanna Share the Frybread?

Navajo Culture

Explore the rich history and cultural traditions of the Navajo people through a variety of lenses, including visual art, music, literature, films, food, and more.

Wildlife
Bronze warthog sculpture with birds on back.

Michael Coleman, Prince of the Okavango

Wildlife

Explore visual art, movies, books, and family activities that celebrate wildlife and inspire us to care about the natural world.

Spring
Two women gathering flowers in a meadow.

Tom Browning, Among the Wildflowers

Spring

We welcome spring and its promise of new beginnings. Experience the vibrant signs of the season – birth, hope, renewal,  growth, and redemption – through an array of art, movies, books, and family activities.

Sky
Grand Canyon with dramatic clouds at sunset.

John Cogan, Eventide

Sky

Set your sights above as we explore the sky, from cloud formations to celestial bodies. Discover works of art, books, movies, and creative activities that encourage daydreaming and stargazing.

Community
Cowboys cooking at a campsite with horses.

Charlie Dye, Dinner Music

Community

What does community mean to you?
Explore creative offerings by artists, writers, and filmmakers who reflect on ways that human connection, shared experience, belonging, support, and healing can come through community bonds.

Journey
Native American group traveling with horses and dog.

Tim Solliday, Migration

Journey

Travel with us on imagined journeys westward through works of visual art, books, movies, and creative activities for families.

Something Borrowed
Colorful abstract painting of a horse and rider.

John Nieto,  Not Necessarily the End of the Trail

something borrowed

Pablo Picasso famously said, “Good artists borrow, great artists steal.” Discover the original artwork —that went on to inspire some of the great artists of today— in our exploration of borrowed imagery. 

Indian Artists
Abstract figure with bull features, holding bow.
Fritz Scholder, Buffalo Dancer

Indian Artists

Spotlighting influential 20th century Native American artists in The James collection, read about how these painters and sculptors were also art pioneers.

Winter
Indigenous people crossing snowy landscape with horses.

Robert Duncan
American, born 1952
Hard Times for Travel
2011
Oil on canvas

Winter

“Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration.” -Anamika Mishra
Winter brings longer nights, cooler air, and special holidays. We hope you stay warm while enjoying this selection of Winter-themed works of art.

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