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The Cinematic West: The Art That Made The Movies

Discover how classic Western art helped shape the legends of Hollywood. Take a 360-degree online tour of Sid Richardson Museum’s latest exhibit.

Riddle:

Many know the bald eagle as America’s national bird. But what animal was recently named America’s first national mammal?
Here’s a hint: it’s near-sighted, you can judge its mood by its tail, and it has been around since prehistoric times.

Answer:

Bison, also known as buffalo

Trivia:

There are 278 buffalo medallions that line the exterior and interior of the Sid Richardson Museum.

Bison are a common theme within Western art. How many did you see when you took the tour?