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Paisley Museum and Art Galleries
High Street
Paisley
Glasgow

PA1 2BA
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The town of Paisley, near Glasgow, is the home of the Paisley Pattern. Paisley shawls were woven here from 1805 onwards, although the pattern itself originates from the East. Paisley Museum and Art Galleries has the best collection of Paisley Shawls in the world, a selection of which are always on display. Paisley has the first municipally funded Museum in Scotland, and the 1871 building is a fine example of Victorian architecture.

The Art Galleries at the Museum are host to many fine Scottish paintings and an excellent collection of studio ceramics. There are also changing exhibitions ranging from art and photography, to social history.

The Museum Shop has many exclusive gifts in Paisley pattern, including authentic shawls and scarves produced by Whitehill and Wilsons, the last remaining shawls manufacturer in Paisley still in business.

Open Tuesday to Saturday 10am to 5pm
Sunday 2pm to 5pm
Public Holidays 10am to 5pm
Admission Free

Also responsible for:
Coats Observatory
Renfrew Community Museum
Lochwinnoch Community Museum

Details

Nearest UK Airport: Glasgow
Groups/Parties Welcome: Yes
Admission Price: Free
Gift Shop: Yes

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Coats Observatory (0.35 miles)

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