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Paine Art Center and Gardens A historic estate with art galleries and botanical gardens in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
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About the Paine Art Center and Gardens:

The Paine is a historic estate that serves as a multi-faceted museum for learning and inspiration. The museum preserves the mansion, surrounding architectural structures, and many of the interiors as they were created by founders Nathan and Jessie Kimberly Paine. Selections from the museum’s art collection, much of which was acquired by Nathan and Jessie, are featured in the many rooms and settings of the estate. Outdoors, the Paine maintains and enhances numerous display gardens as “galleries” of horticulture with varied designs and thousands of plant specimens. In addition, the museum presents a wide variety of changing art exhibitions, from historical to contemporary, within the estate’s galleries and gardens. The Studio, located on the house’s lower level, offers “hands on” activities about architecture, art, and gardens for people of all ages.

Thinking ahead for the holiday season? Reservations are now available for guided tours of Nutcracker in the Castle!Guide...
10/13/2026

Thinking ahead for the holiday season? Reservations are now available for guided tours of Nutcracker in the Castle!

Guided tours are among the most popular ways to experience the beloved holiday presentation, and they sell out every year. Reserve early to secure your preferred date and time.

This immersive experience brings the fairy tale to life with live music, actors, and dance performances by Valley Academy for the Arts. Journey through the scenes of the beloved Nutcracker story with Godfather Drosselmeyer as your guide.

The 20th anniversary presentation of Nutcracker in the Castle opens November 20, with guided tours beginning November 28. Reservations are required. Reserve now at thepaine.org.

📸 Ken Cravillion

Autumn's first brushstrokes have arrived! 🍁 the giant sugar maple has begun its seasonal transformation. We'll be watchi...
10/10/2026

Autumn's first brushstrokes have arrived! 🍁 the giant sugar maple has begun its seasonal transformation. We'll be watching its colors deepen in the weeks ahead!

❗Reservations for Nutcracker in the Castle are now available!❗The beloved holiday tradition returns for its 20th season ...
10/09/2026

❗Reservations for Nutcracker in the Castle are now available!❗

The beloved holiday tradition returns for its 20th season on November 20, and we have exciting plans to mark this milestone year!🌟

Make plans to celebrate the holidays at the Paine with a self-guided tour, candlelight tour, or guided tour. Don't wait to reserve guided tours, as they sell out every year!

When planning your visit, be sure to include time at the Sugar Plum Fairy's Cupcake Café, where you can meet a sugar plum fairy and enjoy a delightful cupcake and hot cocoa before or after your tour.🧁

Paine Members enjoy free self-guided tours, discounted admission to candlelight and guided tours, and 10% off purchases in the Gift Shop. Join or renew your membership when making your reservation and start enjoying benefits right away!

The Lead Sponsor of Nutcracker in the Castle is Verve, a Credit Union.

📸 Sam Lauersdorf Photography, Ken Cravillion, and Sherry Luterbach.

🎨As part of the Wisconsin Art Destinations Visit 3, Get a T! promotion, visitors can enjoy exclusive offers from local r...
10/06/2026

🎨As part of the Wisconsin Art Destinations Visit 3, Get a T! promotion, visitors can enjoy exclusive offers from local restaurants, shops, attractions, and hotels while exploring Oshkosh!

Whether you're visiting the Paine or taking a Wisconsin Art Destinations road trip, fall is the perfect time to explore everything Oshkosh has to offer. Enjoy great food, unique shopping, local experiences, and overnight savings along the way.

✨ Explore Oshkosh and enjoy these exclusive Wisconsin Art Destinations offers from our local partners:

🍽️ Dining
• Becket's - Happy hour (½-price apps and $1 off drinks)
• Manila Resto - $5 off a bill of $25 or more
• The Originals Steaks and Hoagies - BOGO Chicken Cheesesteak (promo code: BOGOCHIC)
• . Brew's Taphouse - 15% off total receipt
• Fox River Brewing Company - Free slice of Tamara's Cheesecake with the purchase of two meals
• Takiza - 30% off a meal purchase or 50% off one margarita
• Elsewhere Coffee & Market - 30% off a café drink ticket

🛍️ Shopping
• House of Flowers - 20% storewide discount (excludes custom orders and deliveries)
• Soiree Gifts - 15% off storewide
• Brinkley's Boutique - 20% off one full-price item
• Hrnak's Flowers - 10% off a purchase up to $100
• AtomicKatz - 15% off 1920s clothing
• 143 Expressions - 10% off entire purchase

🎨 Entertainment
• Jambalaya Art Studio - 10% off any one piece of art in the gallery

🌭 Dining & Shopping
• Wagner Market - Buy 2 brats, get 2 free
• OshPop - $5 off a $25 purchase

🏨 Hotels
• TownePlace Suites by Marriott Oshkosh - 10-15% off with promo code F2625
• Tru by Hilton - 20% off nightly rate

🚗 Learn more about Wisconsin Art Destinations, browse itineraries, and start planning your adventure at wisconsinartdestinations.com.

Little signs of autumn are starting to appear in the Paine gardens! 🍂The giant sugar maple has begun its final fanfare o...
10/03/2026

Little signs of autumn are starting to appear in the Paine gardens! 🍂

The giant sugar maple has begun its final fanfare of the season. Over the next month, the tree will transform into a glorious showcase of gold, orange, and red, bringing spectacular color to the estate.

Make plans for a fall walk through the gardens at thepaine.org.

It's the final weekend to experience "The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" at the Paine!E...
10/01/2026

It's the final weekend to experience "The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" at the Paine!

Explore more than 120 Art Nouveau treasures presented throughout the historic mansion, from furniture and glass to sculpture, posters, books, and decorative arts. Displayed within the Paine's elegant rooms, these remarkable works are presented as they were meant to be seen: in a home.

Don't miss your last chance to discover the beauty, craftsmanship, and nature-inspired designs that made Art Nouveau one of the most influential artistic movements of its era.

"The Triumph of Nature" ends this Sunday, October 4! Make plans for a visit at thepaine.org.

📸 Phil Weston

The Paine is proud to participate in Wisconsin Art Destinations' Visit 3, Get a T! promotion. Through November 15, visit...
09/19/2026

The Paine is proud to participate in Wisconsin Art Destinations' Visit 3, Get a T! promotion. Through November 15, visitors who check in at three participating museums can earn a limited-edition, artist-designed T-shirt (while supplies last).

To make planning easy, Wisconsin Art Destinations has created ready-made travel itineraries that showcase some of the state's most inspiring arts experiences! The "Central Route" Itinerary starts right here at the Paine.

Begin your journey with "The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" before it ends October 4. After your visit to the Paine, discover the beauty of glass art at Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass in Neenah, explore contemporary exhibitions at the Trout Museum of Art in Appleton, and continue north to the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, where art and nature come together in inspiring ways!

Along the way, you'll find charming downtowns, and local restaurants, unique shops offering special discounts for Wisconsin Art Destinations visitors. Sounds like a good excuse for a fall road trip to us!🎨🚗

Learn more and start planning at wisconsinartdestinations.com

Only a few weeks remain to explore more than 120 Art Nouveau treasures throughout the historic Paine mansion in Oshkosh!...
09/17/2026

Only a few weeks remain to explore more than 120 Art Nouveau treasures throughout the historic Paine mansion in Oshkosh!

"The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" ends October 4. Presented throughout the mansion's elegant rooms, this remarkable exhibition showcases furniture, glass, sculpture, posters, books, and decorative arts as they were meant to be seen: in a home.

Discover the flowing lines, intricate craftsmanship, and nature-inspired forms that defined the Art Nouveau movement and continue to captivate audiences today!

Make plans for a visit at thepaine.org.

📸 Phil Weston

Garden season is still going strong here at the Paine! 🌸 Take in the color, enjoy the views, and appreciate the beauty o...
09/11/2026

Garden season is still going strong here at the Paine! 🌸 Take in the color, enjoy the views, and appreciate the beauty of late summer. Make plans for a visit this weekend at thepaine.org.

📸 Ken Cravillion + Mars Cravillion

Some of the most interesting details in "The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" are the sma...
09/05/2026

Some of the most interesting details in "The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" are the smallest ones.

In the Art Nouveau movement, everyday objects became works of art. Clocks, vases, and decorative objects were transformed with intricate craftsmanship, flowing lines, and imaginative details that reward a second glance.

"The Triumph of Nature" features more than 120 treasures that showcase the creativity and innovation of this influential artistic movement!

"The Triumph of Nature" is on view at the Paine in Oshkosh through October 4. Make plans for a visit at thepaine.org.

Address

1410 Algoma Boulevard
Oshkosh, WI
54901

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

(920) 235-6903

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