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Founded in 1816 and housed here from 1876, it has the usual curios (think pinned butterflies, Egyptian amulets and genteel watercolours) but the best of the collection covers James Watt and the era of local ship-building.
The McLean Museum and Art Gallery is a museum and art gallery situated in Greenock, Inverclyde, Scotland. It is the main museum in the Inverclyde area, it is free to visit and was opened in 1876. Most notably it features an exhibition of items related to James Watt, the Greenock-born inventor, a Mummy Cartonnage from Herakleopolis Magna and a collection of British and Scottish art. The principal entrance to the museum is on Kelly Street, in the Greenock West area. The former curator is Val Boa. The Watt Institution includes the Art Gallery, Watt Hall, Watt Library and Inverclyde Archives.
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Small multiplex cinema shows the standard releases. If you come mid-week you may have the film to yourself.
A museum in an old fire station with an extensive collection of fire engines, explained by knowledgeable ex-firefighters. It also opens when cruise liners are in port.
The centre has a swimming pool and another with slides, plus ice rink, gym and sauna. Nice views over the Clyde through the waterside glass wall. Hours vary by facility.