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
In the 1820s, James Audubon declared his ambition to paint every bird species living in North America. The result, ‘Birds of America’, is a monumental piece of work. Very few complete volumes remain today, and Paisley Museum is one of the few institutions to hold a full set of this publication.
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OneRen is curating a series of talks in February and March telling the stories of the museum's world-class shawl collection. Paisley’s textile collection unfolds Paisley’s industrial heritage, from its humble beginnings to its global success and its tragic decline.
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Renfrewshire Leisure, the organisation that operates and manages Paisley Museum on behalf of the Renfrewshire Council, has changed its name to OneRen.
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