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Johnstone History Museum

Learn local history while picking up groceries at this museum tucked inside a supermarket.

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In the town of Johnstone, shoppers at the local branch of Morrison's supermarket can brush up on their local history while picking up groceries.

A few feet away from stacks of cans and frozen goods, Johnstone's history is preserved in a one-room museum. The space features displays, artifacts, books, and photographs archiving the area's industrial and cultural history. Visitors can learn about the town's once-booming textile industry as well as coal-mining disasters and the local impact of World War I.

Volunteers from the Johnstone History Society staff the museum and are available to answer any questions visitors might have.

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The museum is located inside the Morrison's supermarket. For up-to-date hours, check its website. Admission is free.

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September 12, 2019

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Johnstone History Museum
30 Napier St
Johnstone, Scotland, PA5 8SF
United Kingdom
55.838889, -4.516361
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