Explore Paisley’s very own seaside which brings the sites and the sounds of the beach indoors.

Forget expensive foreign travels and rainy British beaches… you can have your summer holiday at Paisley Museum, where we’re bringing the sea and sun inside from 10 July to 19 August for the Big Summer Chill exhibition.

Like other holidays the fun just begins once you check in, and just like your favourite resort there will be something to see and do for all the family plus some fantastic competitions to be won.

For younger children there is a soft play rock pool and pirate ship where you can dig for the hidden treasure. Older children can have a go at indoor fishing or enjoy our art and reading area, and the whole family can enjoy playing our exciting array of board games with a nautical theme.

There are also great exhibits of weird and wonderful creatures that inhabit the sea.

At the big shipwreck exhibit we would like you to share your holiday memories and imagine your ideal holiday destination. This section will continue to grow as visitors, both young and old, are encouraged to contribute their memories and dreams by filling out the luggage tags on display.

Not only will visitors experience the fun and surprise of an authentic holiday in Paisley Museum, every 1000th visitor will win Family Passes to M&D’s Theme Park.

Renfrewshire Arts & Museums service are excited to be organising such an exhibition like Big Summer Chill and visitor assistants at the museum will be delighted to welcome everyone through the doors.

Big Summer Chill will run from 10 July to 19 August and is free.

For further information on our range of events and exhibitions log onto www.renfrewshire.gov.uk/museums or follow us on www.facebook.com/renfrewshirearts.