Paisley Museum opened in 1871. The building was designed by the well-known Glasgow architect John Honeyman and was paid for by Sir Peter Coats of the famous Coats thread manufacturing family.
This late 19th century museum and art gallery houses the world famous collection of Paisley shawls. Displays trace the history of the Paisley pattern, the development of weaving techniques and the social aspects of what was a tight-knit weaving community. There are also fine collections of local history, natural history, ceramics and Scottish paintings, as well as a series of changing exhibitions throughout the year. Also on site you’ll find the Coats Observatory; one of only four public observatories in the country.
What’s on now at Paisley Museum and Art Galleries?
Admission free.
Opening hours:
Tuesday – Saturday (and public holidays) 11am – 4pm
Sunday 2pm – 5pm
Our Collection
Paisley Museum permanently houses the Paisley Shawl Collection, part of the Textile Collection, which is a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland. Other permanent exhibitions include natural history, ceramics and social history...
Keywords
Archaeology, Costume & textiles, Natural sciences, Social history
Paisley Museum and Art Galleries
High Street
Paisley
Renfrewshire
PA1 2BA
Tel: 0141 889 3151
Email:
ram.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk
For more information visit:
http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/muse...
The Paisley Shawl Collection cared for by Renfrewshire Arts and Museums Service is a Recognised Collection of National Significance to Scotland