Plan Your Visit
Visit a historic estate with art galleries and display gardens.
Temporary Closure
The Paine will be closed to the public Tuesday, January 11–February 18, 2022. The Paine will reopen Saturday, February 19, 2022.
Hours and Admission
February 19–March 2, 2022
Tuesday–Sunday
11:00 am–4:00 pm
$11 Adults
$7 Youth
Free Paine Members
Reservations recommended.
The Paine features special hours, admission rates, and reservation requirements during Rooms of Blooms, presented March 3–6 and 10–13, 2022.
Safety Guidelines
The Paine requires that all visitors wear face masks while indoors. (Children ages 2 and under do not need to wear a face mask.) Please plan to bring your face covering with you. If you are unable to wear a mask, we ask that you delay your visit until the risk of the pandemic recedes. In addition, the Paine has implemented safety and cleaning protocols to address the risk of the coronavirus. All staff wear face masks and frequently touched surfaces are routinely disinfected. We encourage you to review all of our safety guidelines before visiting.
Location
The Paine Art Center and Gardens is located at 1410 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI 54901.
Parking
Visitors may park in a new parking lot on Algoma Boulevard located next to the Paine mansion, which offers accessible parking spaces and a drop off area near the entrance gate. Visitors may also park along the street on Algoma Boulevard and Congress Avenue. An overflow parking lot is available on Elmwood Avenue.
Orientation Video
The history of the Paine is a fascinating story, and now you can learn about the origins and facets of the estate by watching an online video. Offered to visitors as an orientation, this 13-minute video produced by Wisconsin Public Television is also an excellent overview for anyone who is intrigued or enamored by the Paine.
Group Tours
Guided tours of the mansion (year-round) and gardens (May through October) are available by appointment. To ensure adequate time to see all the spectacular sights at the Paine, please plan to spend one to two hours with us. To arrange a tour for your group, please fill out a Group Tour Inquiry below. If you need further assistance, you may email tours@thepaine.org or call (920) 235-6903.
Photo by Limelite StudiosPhotography
Amateur photography is allowed in the mansion and gardens with paid admission to the Paine. Amateur photography is sometimes not allowed of art exhibitions. Professional photographers must secure a paid permit for any indoor or outdoor photography session by contacting the Director of Events at (920) 235-6903 ext. 27 or at weddings@thepaine.org.
Photo by Eric ReischlMore Resources
The following sites may be of help to you in planning your visit to the Paine and Oshkosh:
Oshkosh Convention and Visitors Bureau
Portal Wisconsin
Travel Wisconsin
EAA AirVenture Museum
Grand Opera House
Oshkosh Public Museum
