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Visitors picnic on the Great Lawn.Sherry Nedens

Family Activities

June 15 – October 13, 2024


Families can experience a world of fun at the Paine! Plan a visit to see the art exhibition Microsculpture: The Insect Portraits of Levon Biss and follow up with viewing real insect specimens through a microscope in the Studio, located in the lower level of the mansion.

Afterwards, play bug bingo outdoors and hunt for large-scale insect cutouts while exploring the gardens! While you’re here, enjoy a game of tag on the Great Lawn, picnic among the flowers, see plants and flowers through the view of a kaleidoscope, and discover more activities like a field station and music making in the Children’s Garden.

Museum Closure

January 7–March 13, 2025

The Paine will be closed January 7-March 13, 2025. We look forward to welcoming you for our next exhibition, Weaving a Legacy: Ho-Chunk Black Ash Basketry.

Become a Member Now!

Paine Members enjoy free or reduced admission to the mansion, gardens, and exhibitions for an entire year. Plus, attend fun events just for members, sneak peeks of art exhibitions, early access to reservations of Nutcracker in the Castle, and more!