94% of secondary school pupils take part in cultural, sporting and leisure activities outwith the school curriculum 
Annual report 2006/2007 About Renfrewshire Museums service
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Renfrewshire Museums collect, preserve and display material of historical and cultural interest to everyone.
In the recent audit of Scottish museums carried out by the Scottish Government, Renfrewshire Museums were shown to have the eighth most important collection out of over 250 museums in Scotland.
In the recent audit of Scottish museums carried out by the Scottish Government, Renfrewshire Museums were shown to have the eighth most important collection out of over 250 museums in Scotland.
Recent Awards
- Charter Mark award for excellence in public service, 2001
- Scottish Museum of the Year publication, 2001
- Registration under the scheme operated by Resource, the national governing body of museums, 2002
- Out of School Learning Partnership Award, 2002
The Paisley shawl collection, cared for by Renfrewshire Arts and Museums Service, is a recognised collection of national significance to Scotland.
to contact any Renfrewshire Arts and Museums service
- email ram.els@renfrewshire.gov.uk
- phone 0141 889 3151
- fax 0141 889 9240
- Paisley Museum High Street, Paisley, PA1 2BD.
Paisley Museum & Art Galleries opening times
- Tuesday to Saturday - 10am until 5pm
- Sunday - 2pm until 5pm
- Public holidays - 10am until 5pm
