Plan your visit
5 Craigview Ave, Johnstone, UK
Opening hours:
Daily from 10:00 to 18:00
Opening hours:
Daily from 10:00 to 18:00
Admission ticket for an Adult – £30
Admission ticket for a Military with ID – £17
Admission ticket for a Senior 65+ – £17
Admission ticket for a Student with ID – £17
Admission ticket for Youth (6-17 y.o.) – £15
Admission ticket for a Child (less than 5 y.o.) – Free
Video filming – £15
Photography – £12
Audio guide – £12
Admission ticket for a Military with ID – £17
Admission ticket for a Senior 65+ – £17
Admission ticket for a Student with ID – £17
Admission ticket for Youth (6-17 y.o.) – £15
Admission ticket for a Child (less than 5 y.o.) – Free
Video filming – £15
Photography – £12
Audio guide – £12
Upcoming events
Maintaining Earl Ainsley’s tradition, the museum regularly hosts events and organises exhibitions
JUNE 1st – AUGUST 15th
Azulezhu Tiles
A collection of traditional Portuguese tiles dated XVII - XVIII centuries
JUNE 1st – JULY 15th
Animalistic Designs
by Jane Snow
by Jane Snow
More than fifty designs
JULY 8th, 19:00
Egypt Arts Lecture
Early Dynastic and Old Kingdom Period Art history
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Collections
The museum exposition includes Earl Ainsley's heritage that represents different cultures across the world
East Sculpture
Sculptural Art Monuments from Japan, China, Korea, and India
Weapons and Armor
The collection includes monuments of European Weapon Art of the XI-XVIII centuries
Textile
The collection includes fabrics, carpets, and costumes of European, Chinese, and African countries
Western European Sculpture
Works from VI to XIX centuries
Furniture
Antique furniture pieces from the collection personally assembled by John White
Library
The library holds rare, and sometimes the only, editions from XIII to XVIII centuries
About the museum
You can find out the detailed history of the museum and its exposition on our sightseeing tour
Ainsley has a rich, multi-faceted heritage. The castle was built in 1289 by Duke Everly. In 1679, it was rebuilt and purchased by John Sherlock Ainsley, 1st Earle Ainsley. Earl Ainsley was a patron of the arts and collected artworks from around the world.
For many years, the Ainsley Museum organises exhibitions and conducts educational activities dedicated to the history of arts in continuation of Earl Ainsley's tradition.
For many years, the Ainsley Museum organises exhibitions and conducts educational activities dedicated to the history of arts in continuation of Earl Ainsley's tradition.
Excursions
The museum hosts guided tours of the architectural and park ensemble, expositions, and exhibitions
Ainsley Museum excursion
Excursion to the Museum's permanent exhibition. History of living rooms’, bedrooms’ and libraries’ interiors.
Excursion duration: 90 min
Cost: £40
Excursion duration: 90 min
Cost: £40
Ainsley Museum sculpture
Collection of portraits, historical and animalistic sculptures from all over the world.
Excursion duration: 90 min
Cost: £40
Excursion duration: 90 min
Cost: £40
Ainsley Museum front yard and garden
Architecture, sculpture, and landscape of the park surrounding the museum
Excursion duration: 90 min
Cost: £40
Excursion duration: 90 min
Cost: £40
Contacts
+44 1234 567 890
hello@museum.com
5 Craigview Ave, Johnstone, UK
Opening hours:
Daily from 10:00 to 18:00
hello@museum.com
5 Craigview Ave, Johnstone, UK
Opening hours:
Daily from 10:00 to 18:00