Paisley Museum and Art Galleries, Art museum in Paisley, Scotland
The Paisley Museum and Art Galleries spans multiple floors in a Victorian building, featuring exhibition spaces dedicated to Scottish art and local history collections.
Industrialist Peter Coats donated the museum to Paisley in 1871, with architect John Honeyman designing the structure that received additional galleries in 1882.
The museum holds Scotland's largest municipal art collection, displaying works from the Glasgow School, Scottish Colourists, and contemporary Scottish artists.
During its renovation until 2025, visitors can explore selected museum pieces at the Paisley Secret Collection facility on High Street.
The institution maintains the world's most extensive collection of Paisley shawls, documenting the textile patterns that influenced global fashion trends.
Location: Renfrewshire
Location: Paisley
Inception: 1871
Address: High Street, Paisley PA1 2BA PA1 2AS
Website: http://renfrewshireleisure.com/paisleymuseum
GPS coordinates: 55.84530,-4.43034
Latest update: March 11, 2025 04:35
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