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:
National Mining Museum Scotland
The National Mining Museum Scotland, a 5 Star visitor attraction housed in the wonderfully restored Lady Victoria Colliery in Newtongrange!
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Museum of Scottish Fire Heritage
The museum tells the story of Scottish firefighting from its inception to present day. Explore antique fire engines, engaging interactives, artefacts and more.
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The Georgian House
The Georgian House, Robert Adam's masterpiece of urban architecture with its elegant furnished interior, is located at No. 7 Charlotte Square in the centre of Edinburgh!
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Here's a selection of Museums you can find over on our sister site, What's On Fife:
Methil Heritage Centre
A popular community museum with a permanent display about the Levenmouth area.
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The R & A World Golf Museum
The R&A is pleased to welcome visitors to The R&A World Golf Museum, offering a fresh and exciting approach to the display and interpretation of golf's history.
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Kirkcaldy Galleries
Kirkcaldy Galleries offers visitors a library, museum, art gallery, local & family history room, cafe, gift shop and children's areas - all under one roof!
READ MOREMuseums in Glasgow
Here's a selection of Museums you can find over on our sister site, What's On Glasgow:
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre
Glasgow Museums Resource Centre (GMRC) is a purpose-built store for Glasgow Museums' collections when they're not on display in the venues.
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Dumbarton Castle
Impressively situated on a volcanic rock overlooking the Firth of Clyde, Dumbarton Castle was an important royal refuge in the Middle Ages.
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Glasgow Museums
Glasgow is home to a world-class collection of museums, covering a wide range of subjects from art and history to science and technology.
READ MOREMuseums in Lanarkshire
Here's a selection of Museums you can find over on our sister site, What's On Lanarkshire:
New Lanark World Heritage Site
New Lanark World Heritage Site is a beautifully restored 18th century cotton mill village in Southern Scotland, close to the Falls of Clyde and only around an hour's drive from Edinburgh and Glasgow.
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One of only four observatories operating in the UK, Airdrie Observatory is of historical and scientific interest for both adults and children alike!
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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:
Stirling Castle
Stirling is one of Scotland’s greatest stone castles – an icon integral to how we understand the nation’s story.
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Kinneil Museum
Kinneil Museum is located in the 17th century stable building of Kinneil House, Bo'ness.
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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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