Plan a Visit
Visit a historic estate with art galleries and botanical gardens
The Paine Art Center and Gardens is located in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. Founded in 1948, the English country estate includes a historic mansion, art collection, and nearly four acres of botanical gardens. The Paine is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
With art exhibitions that change throughout the year, display gardens that vary by the season, and events for people of all ages and backgrounds, the Paine offers a spectrum of experiences to enjoy throughout the year.
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.
Location & Parking
The Paine is located at
1410 Algoma Boulevard, Oshkosh, WI 54901.
Visitors may park in a lot on Algoma Boulevard just north of the Paine mansion, which offers accessible parking spaces and a drop off area near the entrance gate. An additional lot with accessible parking is located on Congress Avenue. Street parking is also available on Algoma Boulevard and Congress Avenue.
Photography
Amateur photography is allowed in the mansion and gardens with paid admission. Photography of art exhibitions varies by the exhibition. Photo shoots and professional photography of any kind require a permit and advance scheduling.
To arrange for a permit, please contact weddings@thepaine.org or call
(920) 235-6903.
Tour Groups
Tour group visits of the mansion and gardens are available by appointment and must be arranged at least two weeks in advance. Availability varies by the season. Please plan to spend about two hours with us. To coordinate a visit for a tour group, please fill out a Tour Group Inquiry. For more information, email tours@thepaine.org or call (920) 235-6903.
For information on field trips and school tours, please visit our Field Trips page.
Tour the Paine Before You Visit
Click, drag and zoom in to interact with the garden map to the left.
Explore the spacious Paine estate, from the Mansion entrance through the Great Lawn, the Rose Garden down to the Carriage House and more. Click here to read more about the Gardens.
More Resources
The following sites may be of help in planning your visit to Oshkosh:
Discover Oshkosh
Portal Wisconsin
Travel Wisconsin
EAA AirVenture Museum
Grand Opera House
Oshkosh Public Museum
Travel Beyond Your Horizon
The Paine is proud to be a founding member of Wisconsin Art Destinations. Learn more at wisconsinartdestinations.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Touring the mansion and gardens on one’s own takes about an hour each. Plan for two hours total. To arrange for a docent-led tour, please contact the Paine two weeks before your visit.
The Paine mansion is accessible and has an elevator for the second floor, however, a portion of the second floor is not wheelchair-accessible. Large wheelchairs may not fit through some doorways. The Paine has wheelchairs that fit through all doorways available at the mansion entrance. The Carriage House, Conservatory, and gardens are wheelchair-accessible.
Reservations are recommended, not required. Walk-ins are welcome during open hours. Reservations are sometimes required during special events. For help with a reservation, please email reservations@thepaine.org or call (920) 235-6903.
Only fully-trained service dogs are permitted, and must comply with ADA requirements. Therapy dogs, emotional support animals, and other pets are not permitted on the property, including in the gardens.
Large strollers are not allowed. Visitors with small children should use umbrella strollers, which are available at the mansion entrance. The Paine does not offer storage for strollers.
In order to protect the art and décor, backpacks are not allowed to be worn on backs inside the mansion. Backpacks may be worn in front or carried by the handle. This includes backpack-style diaper bags.
Food and drinks are not allowed inside the mansion. Water only.
In order to preserve the botanical gardens, there is no smoking or vaping allowed on the Paine property.