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The John L. Wehle Gallery of Wildlife & Sporting Art

The John L. Wehle Gallery of Wildlife & Sporting Art

The John L. Wehle Art Gallery . . ." is the premier public collection of sporting art in America and one of the finest in the world." — Wildlife Art Magazine

Discover extraordinary wildlife and sporting art that spans four centuries - from the 1600s to the 1900s at Genesee Country Village & Museum's art gallery. This historic collection features works by such distinguished artists as John James Audubon, Robert Bateman, Frederic Remington, Carl Rungius, Maud Earl, Bob Kuhn, Allan Houser and Bruno Liljefors.

The collection of notable paintings and sculptures traces profound social, artistic and ideological changes in the interaction between humans and animals. Shifting perspectives are dramatically portrayed among the works - animals as prey, as servants, as companions, and as subjects of curiosity and scientific inquiry.

Intrigued with the wildlife and sporting art genre, John L. Wehle, Genesee Country Village & Museum founder, an avid sportsman and conservationist, began collecting representative works - acrylic, oil and watercolor paintings, prints and bronze sculptures - to fill the gallery. Today, visitors of all ages enjoy and are inspired by this internationally recognized collection.

In addition to the rooms that feature specific themes, the gallery hosts traveling shows and exhibits that draw from the historic village collection. Self-guided tours allow you to tour the gallery at your own pace. Knowledgeable guides stationed throughout the gallery are happy to answer questions about the collection.

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Tours
Interested in a guided tour? The gallery staff can arrange a special tour for all types of groups ranging from school children to art enthusiasts. Visitors get a 35- to 45-minute personal tour from the gallery staff, highlighting multiple segments of the collection. To arrange a tour, call (585) 538-6822 ext. 218.

Gallery Shop

The gallery shop offers an eclectic blend of items, including exhibit-related books, jewelry and gifts.

Hours

The gallery is open during regular museum hours:

"The Genesee Country Village Museum is a North American hidden treasure." - Robert Bateman
May through October.
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Friday
10 a.m.-5 p.m. weekends, holidays and daily July-Labor Day.
Closed Mondays except for holidays during the season

The gallery is universally accessible.

Admission

Your day pass to the museum includes admission to the gallery.

Prices to visit only the art gallery:

$6 Adults
$5 Seniors (62+) and students with ID
$4 4-16
Free3 and younger, GCV&M members