Since the founding of the Museum in 1953, our members and friends have helped the Museum grow from a small gallery housing 175 Russell works, to a three-building complex with more than 12,000 objects, occupying an entire city block. All this has been made possible through the membership support of people just like you!
Types of Membership
General Memberships
Business Art Partners
Charlie’s Friends of the C.M. Russell Museum
General Memberships
As an “insider” at one of America’s finest museums of western art, your membership will allow you special opportunities for enrichment and connection with the arts. Members enjoy special privileges and at the same time provide critical support to ongoing Museum programs and operations. Membership dues support exhibition development, help create and sustain educational programs for adults and children, preserve and present one of Montana’s and America’s finest western art collections, and provide unlimited admission to the Museum.
- Student/Educator: $25
- Individual: $40
- Family: $60
- Sustaining: $125-$299
- Patron: $300-$499
- Director’s Circle: $500-$999
To become a member, please click here.
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The Mint Legacy Club
Members at the Missouri Society level and above are included in the Museum’s Mint Legacy Club, which includes special invitations to selected Museum events, programs, and recognition events.
- Missouri Society: $1,000-$1,499
- Bitterroot Society: $1,500-$2,499
- Russell Society: $2,500-$4,999
- Brush and Palette Society: $5,000-$9,999
- Western Masters Society: $10,000 and above
To become a member, please click here.
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Business Art Partners
The business community of Great Falls, as well as other states, is an essential partner in supporting the C.M. Russell Museum and its mission. Membership in the C.M. Russell Museum Business Art Partners not only provides benefits for the leadership of your business, but in many cases for your employees. Support from the business community plays a significant role in building and maintaining the Museum’s important role in education and learning for people of all ages. The Museum also relies on the business community for sponsorship of specific events and exhibition, and provides significant recognition for partnerships in these areas.
- Supporting: $300-$499
- Business: $500-$999
To become a Business Art Partner, please contact Membership Coordinator Patty Boyle at (406)727-8787 x330.
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Business Art Partners Mint Legacy Club
Business Art Partners at the Missouri Society level and above are included in the Museum’s Mint Legacy Club, which includes special invitations to selected Museum events, programs, and recognition events.
- Missouri Society: $1,000-$1,499
- Bitterroot Society: $1,500-$2,499
- Russell Society: $2,500-$4,999
- Brush and Palette Society: $5,000-$9,999
- Western Masters Society: $10,000 and above
To become a Business Art Partner, please contact Membership Coordinator Patty Boyle at (406)727-8787 x330.
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Charlie’s Friends of the C.M. Russell Museum
In 1991, the C.M. Russell Museum announced the arrival of Charlie’s Friends, a dynamic membership organization involving professionals and families in newly created social, cultural, and educational activities. Their mission: to develop a broader base of interest and support for the Museum.
Today, Charlie’s Friends has achieved recognition in the community for innovative educational and social events, as well as provided a resource of volunteers for numerous Museum events and programs. This energetic group has contributed nearly $35,000 over the years for significant Museum projects – funds raised through their events. In addition, one of the goals of Charlie’s Friends is to develop the contemporary western art collection for the Museum’s permanent collection. The group has acquired major artworks by artists Amy Burnett, Russell Chatham, George Gogas, Donna Howell-Sickles, Valentina LaPier, Walter Piehl, Larry Pirnie, and Kevin Red Star.
Please note: regular membership in the C.M. Russell Museum is a requirement for membership in Charlie’s Friends.
- Charlie’s Friends Individual: $15
- Charlie’s Friends Family: $25
To become a member of Charlie's Friends, please click here.
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