Museums in Renfrewshire
Museums don't have to be dull and dusty! Find one that appeals to you and yours in our Renfrewshire listings below, and go check it out...
Coats Observatory
Coats Observatory is the oldest public observatory in Scotland and was gifted to the people of Paisley by Thomas Coats and designed by Glasgow Architect John Honeyman.
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Paisley Museum
Paisley Museum is a 4 star visitor attraction located in the heart of Paisley. It houses a wealth of treasures, from Egyptian artefacts to reminders of our industrial past and our natural heritage!
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Paisley Thread Mill Museum
The Paisley Thread Mill Museum in Mile End Mill is dedicated to Renfrewshire and Paisley's thread mill heritage.
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Paisley: The Secret Collection
Paisley: The Secret Collection is the first publicly accessible museum store on a UK High Street, containing thousands of objects reflecting Renfrewshire's amazing heritage and culture.
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Renfrew Town Hall and Museum
After a £5.2m modernisation programme, the building reopened in January 2012, having been fully restored and extended to house the new Renfrew Museum...
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Sma Shot Cottages
The Sma Shot Cottages are a major attraction in the Renfrewshire area, providing visitors with an insight into two distinct periods of Paisley's weaving history.
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Weavers Cottage
Step into Weaver's Cottage and be transported back to the days when Kilbarchan was at the heart of the thriving Scottish textile industry!
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Museums in East Renfrewshire
Here's a selection of Museums you can find over on our sister site, What's On East Renfrewshire:
Barrhead Community Museum
The Barrhead Community Museum and Visitor Information Centre features displays about the early history of the area.
READ MOREMuseums in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Here's a selection of Museums you can find over on our sister site, What's On Edinburgh:
The Writers Museum
The Writers’ Museum celebrates the lives of three great Scottish writers – Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Almond Valley Heritage Centre
Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston, West Lothian, is an award winning farm, museum and discovery centre!
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Scott Monument
Standing proudly in Princes Street Gardens, the Scott Monument is one of the most iconic Edinburgh landmarks, a must-visit for tourists and locals alike.
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Here's a selection of Museums you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
St Andrews Museum
St Andrews Museum is a stunning Victorian mansion nestled in the grounds of Kilnburn Park.
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The Scottish Fisheries Museum
An independent charity-run museum covering the history of the Scottish fishing industryand how it became such an important part of the lives of so many Scots.
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St Andrews Heritage Museum
St Andrews Heritage Museum and Garden at 12 North Street is set in a charming 17th century house and garden, a stone’s throw from St Andrews Cathedral and St Andrews Castle.
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Here's a selection of Museums you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
The Hill House
High on a hill in Helensburgh, overlooking the River Clyde, sits what is universally regarded as Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s finest domestic creation!
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Kelvin Hall
Kelvin Hall stands on the banks of the River Kelvin opposite Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in the West End of Glasgow.
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Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum
Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum is one of both Glasgow's and Scotland's most popular free attractions boasting an extensive collection of over 8000 objects displayed across 22 themed galleries!
READ MOREMuseums in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Museums you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
Low Parks Museum
Low Parks Museum in Hamilton is a 5-star museum under the Visit Scotland grading scheme, situated in the former Low Parks of the Duke of Hamilton's estates.
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Biggar Gasworks Museum
Biggar Gasworks Museum is preserved as a lasting reminder of an industry that provided so much benefit to all the country’s citizens.
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Shotts Heritage Centre
Shotts Heritage Centre is within the town library. Displays focus on the area’s strong 17th century covenanting heritage and the rise and fall of local...
READ MOREMuseums in Stirling and Falkirk
Here's a selection of Museums you can find over on our sister site, What's On Stirling:
Kinneil Museum
Kinneil Museum is located in the 17th century stable building of Kinneil House, Bo'ness.
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Callendar House
Callendar House dates from the 14th century. It is set in the nationally-important historic designed landscape of Callendar Park, which also contains...
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Dunblane Museum
Dunblane Museum, originally called the Dunblane Cathedral Museum, opened in 1943 and is run entirely by volunteers.
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Culzean Castle and Country Park
With a dramatic clifftop setting, Robert Adam architecture, fascinating history & beautiful surrounds, Culzean Castle and Country Park is one of Scotland's best days out!
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Dalgarven Mill Museum of Country Life & Costume
Dalgarven Mill is a treasure trove, created in a group of outstanding historical industrial buildings in a beautiful rural location in Ayrshire!
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Dean Castle Country Park
Nestled in the heart of Kilmarnock, Dean Castle Country Park is a fantastic free day out for all the family!
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Robert Burns Birthplace Museum
Set in 10 acres of Burns' beloved Alloway countryside, the museum provides a unique encounter with Scotland's favourite son!
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Scottish Maritime Museum Irvine
The Scottish Maritime Museum is a four-star tourist attraction based in the west of Scotland, with sites in Irvine and Dumbarton.
READ MOREThe Dick Institute
Opened in 1901, the Dick Institute is one of the most important cultural venues in the south-west of Scotland, featuring the largest museum and galleries space in Ayrshire!
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