Paine Art Center and Gardens

Photo Credit: Ken Cravillion
A water fountain at night with lights and lasers
Photo Credit: Ken Cravillion
The historic Paine mansion at night awash in colorful lights, with a sculpture large enough to walk in.
Photo Credit: Jim Koepnick
Drone shot of The Nature of Light
Photo Credit: Jim Koepnick
A whimiscal path with fairy lights and sculptures at The Nature of Light
Photo Credit: Jim Koepnick
the "Poetry in Motion" sculpture is on view in the mansion for The Nature of Light
Photo Credit: Jim Koepnick
Drone shot of The Nature of Light
Photo Credit: Ken Cravillion
The Main Gallery of the historic Paine mansion.
Photo Credit: Weston Imaging
The Great Hall of the historic Paine mansion.
Photo Credit: Weston Imaging
The Library of the historic Paine mansion.
Photo Credit: Weston Imaging
The entrance and stair hall of the historic Paine mansion.
Photo Credit: Dreamlit Studios
The Formal Garden at the Paine with thousands of tulips.
Photo Credit: Eric Reischl
The Formal Garden fountain at the Paine.
Photo Credit: Eric Reischl
The historic Paine mansion.
Photo Credit: Eric Reischl
The exterior of the historic Paine mansion and Great Lawn.

Features

  • Elevator
    • Yes
  • Wheelchair Accessible
    • Yes
  • Accessible Parking
    • Yes
  • Museum/Gallery Type
    • Art
    • Historical
  • History/Heritage Type
    • Wisconsin History
    • European Heritage
    • Historic Homes
  • Wheelchair Accessible Trails
    • Packed Gravel/Dirt Pathway
    • Paved Concrete
  • Natural Attractions Type
    • Arboretum/Botanical

Paine Art Center and Gardens

Information: 920-235-6903
Tuesday–Sunday 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
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Explore an English-inspired country estate featuring a historic 1920s mansion as the centerpiece. Along the way, you’ll discover an impressive collection of French Barbizon and American landscape artworks, four acres of flourishing botanical gardens, incredible architecture and woodwork, and major exhibitions that change throughout the year.

August 1-October 26, 2025, see the historic estate transformed into a spectacular showcase of illuminated sculptures and environments with The Nature of Light, an immersive, nighttime experience harmonizing light, art, and nature. First presented in 2022, The Nature of Light is a collaboration between the Paine, artists HYBYCOZO, and lighting design firm Lightswitch. It features dozens of sculptures by HYBYCOZO along with hundreds of lights and lasers, each of which is individually programmed to create an all-encompassing, immersive experience customized specifically to the Paine estate.