Exhibition - Picturing the West: Masterworks of American Landscape Photography

Explore the richness and diversity of 19th-century American Western landscapes in our exhibition, "Picturing the West: Masterworks of American Landscape Photography." This carefully-curated collection features exceptional mammoth-plate photographs by iconic figures like Carleton Watkins, William Henry Jackson and Eadweard Muybridge, alongside a companion exhibit of rarely seen works by female photographers and photographers of color from the same era. Together, these diverse voices present a more complete and nuanced vision of the American West, capturing its untamed beauty and complexity.

The exhibit offers multiple layers for engagement and education. It serves as a visual chronicle of America's Era of Exploration, a platform for discussing the history of the American West, and a celebration of the artists—both well-known and overlooked—who helped shape the American public’s perception of the Western frontier.

The exhibition also includes period cameras from our historic collection like those used by these innovative artists, offering a tangible connection to the era and craft.

"Picturing the West” opens the evening of Friday, January 26 and runs through May 5, 2024.

Cost is $8 for adults and $5 for students, seniors and veterans. Longmont Museum members and children age 3 and under are free. Admission is 25 cents with a qualifying EBT or SNAP card.