Paisley Thread Mill Museum 2025
Renfrewshire
Renfrew Museum 2025
The museum is based on the elements of Earth – looks at life in Renfrew over the centuries with its important historic royal connections. Fire – focuses on the heavy industries in the area, such as Babcocks, who were at one time, the largest boiler making factory in the world. Air – shows the importance of Renfrew Airport both locally and in aviation history with a real Merlin engine from a Spitfire fighter built at Hillington. Water – the town’s position on the River Clyde made Renfrew an important shipbuilding centre, which exported ships all over the world.
Contacts
Address: Renfrew Town Hall (access through to museum) Renfrew Cross Renfrew Renfrewshire PA4 8PF
- Telephone: 0300 300 1210
- Website: View website
Open Days & Times
Mon-Fri 1000-1600. Visit website for more details.
Travel
- By Rail: Hillington / 3 miles
Facilities
- Full disabled access
Learn more about the incredible contribution Renfrew has made across the world, and see how the local community, including Renfrew’s young people, contribute to making it the town it is today.
Located within the Category A-Listed mid-Victorian Renfrew Town Hall – often referred to as the Disney Castle due to its instantly recognisable steeple – this quaint yet fascinating museum is well worth a visit.
