Paine Art Center and Gardens

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, a

re 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.

Experience the abundance of the Paine gardens while they are at their peak! Late summer brings rich color, full borders,...
08/28/2026

Experience the abundance of the Paine gardens while they are at their peak! Late summer brings rich color, full borders, and some of the season's most spectacular displays.

Enjoy them on your next visit - make plans at thepaine.org.

Alphonse Mucha was one of the undisputed masters of Art Nouveau prints, producing some of the movements richest and most...
08/21/2026

Alphonse Mucha was one of the undisputed masters of Art Nouveau prints, producing some of the movements richest and most iconic posters. His intricate designs, every inch packed with ornamental detail and pattern, became hallmarks of Art Nouveau's aesthetic of overabundance.

Come and see Mucha's works "Laurel" and Ivy" featured in Paine's Main Gallery as part of "The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art." The exhibition is on view through October 4!

Learn more and make plans for a visit at thepaine.org.

📸 Phil Weston

The Paine is proud to take part in Wisconsin Art Destinations’ Visit 3, Get a T promotion! Through November 15, check in...
08/19/2026

The Paine is proud to take part in Wisconsin Art Destinations’ Visit 3, Get a T promotion! Through November 15, check in at any 3 participating art museums to earn a limited-edition, artist-designed T-shirt (while supplies last).

This year's T-shirt was designed by Wisconsin artist Whitney Nettles!

Wisconsin Art Destinations museums have also teamed up with local hotels, restaurants, and attractions to offer exclusive deals for visitors. Find full details, browse pre-planned itineraries and view the complete list of participating museums at wisconsinartdestinations.com.

Wisconsin Art Destinations includes:
Racine Art Museum
Haggerty Museum of Art
Milwaukee Art Museum
Chazen Museum of Art
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
Lynden Sculpture Garden
Museum of Wisconsin Art
John Michael Kohler Arts Center + Art Preserve
Paine Art Center and Gardens
The Rahr-West
Bergstrom-Mahler Museum of Glass
Trout Museum of Art
Miller Art Museum
Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum

One of our favorite garden views: the Formal Garden fountain. 💧🌿📸 Sherry Luterbach
08/18/2026

One of our favorite garden views: the Formal Garden fountain. 💧🌿

📸 Sherry Luterbach

Newly added to the Paine’s collection is a stunning Drophead Dragonfly Floor Lamp by Tiffany Studios, now on view in the...
08/11/2026

Newly added to the Paine’s collection is a stunning Drophead Dragonfly Floor Lamp by Tiffany Studios, now on view in the Mears Gallery and perfectly at home alongside "The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art."

Created at the height of the American Art Nouveau movement, the lamp features a luminous orange shade encircled by multi-hued dragonflies and accented with polished glass cabochons. Its bronze base, with graceful, unfurling plant-inspired forms, makes it one of the finest examples of Art Nouveau design in the Paine’s collection.

See this extraordinary work up close on the second floor of the mansion, and plan your next visit at thepaine.org.

📸 Phil Weston

There's a reason the artworks featured in "The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" nestle so...
08/03/2026

There's a reason the artworks featured in "The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art" nestle so naturally into the Paine mansion. The Paine's permanent collection features many Art Nouveau works as well, creating surprising connections throughout the historic home.

Look for exquisite Tiffany lamps in nearly every room. In the Breakfast Room, admire "Flora and Fauna," a graceful, nature-inspired decorative railing, along with wall sconces and a chandelier whose design was likely inspired by the ginkgo tree just outside the window!🌿

"The Triumph of Nature" is on view at the Paine in Oshkosh through October 4, 2026, Make plans for a visit at thepaine.org

📸 Ken Cravillion, Eric Reischl, and Phil Weston.

07/31/2026

The gardens are at their midsummer best! 🌼 Include time to explore them during your next visit to the Paine in Oshkosh. Make plans at thepaine.org.

Nature was one of the defining inspirations of the Art Nouveau movement, shaping everything from furniture and decorativ...
07/25/2026

Nature was one of the defining inspirations of the Art Nouveau movement, shaping everything from furniture and decorative arts to glass and ceramics.

However, Art Nouveau artists didn't look to neatly trimmed gardens for inspiration. They embraced twisting vines, tangled roots, wildflowers, and woodland forms. "The Triumph of Nature: Art Nouveau from the Chrysler Museum of Art," on view at the Paine in Oshkosh, features more than 120 treasures showcasing this fascination with the natural world.

As you wander the historic mansion, you'll see how furniture, glass, and decorative arts come alive with flowing lines and organic details, transforming interiors into lush artistic environments bursting with movement, beauty, and imagination.
Make plans for a visit at thepaine.org.

"The Triumph of Nature" is on view at the Paine in Oshkosh through October 4, 2026.

During your next visit to the Paine, take a moment to pause and look around. You might be surprised by what catches your...
07/23/2026

During your next visit to the Paine, take a moment to pause and look around. You might be surprised by what catches your eye!

One of the things that makes the Paine so special is that there's always something new to discover. From the intricate woodwork to the purposely imperfect leaded glass windows, every space was designed with care and craftsmanship that can only be found in a historic home.

📸 Sam Lauersdorf Photography - Wisconsin Photo/Video, Eric Reischl, + Ken Cravillion

Summer magic in the Paine gardens🌼☀Make plans for a visit at thepaine.org.
07/16/2026

Summer magic in the Paine gardens🌼☀

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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