Paisley Park

Explore Prince's private estate and production complex.

Paisley Park is a 65,000 square foot complex that is now a permanent museum located on the outskirts of Minneapolis, Minnesota. For 30 years before Prince's death, Paisley Park was his home, creative sanctuary, and production complex. Prince got the idea of the name Paisley Park in 1993 when he was making the film "Purple Rain." Prince has a song named "Paisley Park," and as he wrote the song, he thought of a place of love and peace where there were no rules or limitations for creativity.

Prince wanted Paisley Park to be open to the public someday. Today, the venue welcomes fans, musicians, and all visitors for tours, concerts, festivals, and other special events. Feel free to join a guided tour; the guides have fascinating facts and stories to share. Some interesting facts include that Prince loved the smell of lavender and he always had pet doves in his home. There are still some doves that are now in cages in the atrium. Everyone must turn off their phones during the tour, but photos are welcome near the end. Listen to some of Prince's unreleased tapes and music, see one of his recording studios, his guitars, his purple piano, and over 300 pairs of Prince's custom shoes at Paisley Park.