Paisley Museum was founded as a place of learning at the heart of the town – and the building and collections have a remarkable history.
The transformation we are fundraising for will preserve all of that for the generations to come, while showcasing the town’s globally-significant story like never before.
Paisley Museum was gifted to the town – your gift can keep that philanthropic tradition alive
Paisley’s remarkable heritage and collections can still be enjoyed and explored while the museum is being transformed
Expect a world-class visitor attraction at the heart of the town centre and local community
With their support we have so far secured 90% of the total project costs
Led by Dr Pam Hogg, we celebrated the 150th anniversary of Paisley Museum by asking members of the public to share their historic or contemporary, high-fashion or functional items that featured the iconic Paisley-patterned teardrop motif.
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Kier has been approved as the main contractor for the £42m refurbishment and extension of Paisley Museum.
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The project team has undertaken conversations with local groups to ensure that Paisley Museum is a community resource with an increased feeling of community ownership.
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