16th June 2020
Conserving Paisley Museum’s Collection
Specialist conservators have been tasked with assessing and conserving the objects in Paisley Museum's collections, from textiles to taxidermy.
Stories
28th May 2020
Meet Morris Young… the museum’s original curator
Over the course of his 26-year tenure as curator, Morris Young oversaw how Paisley Museum developed and played an key role in its history.
11th May 2020
Movers and shakers – when Paisley was at heart of earthquake research
Discover how the Paisley Museum’s fascinating science collection places the town at the heart of pioneering earthquake research.
14th April 2020
Discover what’s in Paisley Museum’s amazing collection
There are many wonderful artefacts, art works and curiosities to be found in Paisley Museum’s collection. However, much of it remains undiscovered.
6th April 2020
Grown over time – how the museum has expanded….
The grand opening of 1871 was just the start of Paisley Museum’s story. Your museum was extended no less than six times to accommodate the remarkable collection as it continued to grow.
19th March 2019
How weavers create a museum for the people
Learn more about the Paisley Philosophical Institution and their role in the creation of Paisley Museum.