I am really saddened to write this. Visited today to plan a trip and was dumbfounded on how I could make the trip interesting. Not what I remembered from another visit a couple of years ago.New gallery is lovely however a little sparse. Where are the Victorian dresses? The exhibits of what life was like through the ages. Childhood through the ages too. The Shawl Exhibition needs a new lease of life.I used to be proud of the Gem we had as a museum it would give Glasgow a run for its money however it looks I need to go further afield for my trip.
I wouldn't go out of my way to visit this museum. Whilst there has been some recent investment, there is still a lot of work required to bring the exhibition space up to standard.
My 14 year old son, an avid lego fan, had looked forward to this for some time only to find nothing particularly spectacular on display. The airport scene was good but the rest was pretty underwhelming and (with the right bricks available) could probably have been constructed by my son in his bedroom. Wasnt the most expensive tickets in town but for what was on show it wasnt worth it.
We visited to see the Harry Papadopoulos photography exhibition. This was reasonably well set out and much as we expected. The rest of the museum seemed to be in need of TLC and £ but there were a few gems. I particularly enjoyed the WW1 and WW2 exhibits, including telegrams (apparently) bearing Adolf Hitler's signature. Certainly worth an occasional visit.
We've been here a few times recently and the staff are really welcoming and remember us each time. Its not massive but there are a few wee bits to see and its welcoming for kids. Considering how little else there is in Paisley it is worth a look.
The museum and art gallery has a mixture of permanent and temporary exhibits. The Paisley Pattern exhibiton is worth a visit. Also hold a varied programme of lunchtime talks every Wednesday during autumn and winter months at 12.30pm. usually last about 45 mins.
Great exhibition on World War 1. My 10yr old daughter loved doing the quiz that they had organised. Staff friendly.
A small museum but seems to host various specialised exhibits which keeps things interesting. A tour of The Coats Observatory can also be taken during your visit. We enjoyed both and have visited twice so far. I am sure we will check it out again on our next trip
Went there to see the history of the Paisley pattern textiles. Really nice staff there who are very knowledgeable and friendly. Lovely place for an afternoon visit
The museum has recently been refurbished. It has a nice open layout and the exhibits are so interesting from the Glen cinema disaster, the Paisley canal disaster and the impact of bombing in the town in WW2. There are also examples of hand looms used by the weavers in the town.