written by James Watt, tools and items used by him and images of him in the form of paintings, sculpture, prints and books." Also featured is a history of Inverclyde, a Maritime Transport collection, social history material, and exhibitions of Scottish and British artwork. Some items from the collection can be viewed online. Visiting the Museum In 2016, Inverclyde Council closed the McLean Museum and Watt Library complex in order to undertake a £2 million refurbishment. The Council invested £1.8 million towards the refurbishment work alongside a £287,000 grant from Historic Environment Scotland. As part of the refurbishment, the gallery, museum, lecture hall and library were rebranded collectively as the Watt Institution, with access to and from the library now possible via the museum entrance on Kelly Street. The complex re-opened to visitors on 22 November 2019. The complex opens on Wednesdays to Saturdays, from 10am to 4pm (having previously also been open on Mondays and Tuesdays). Admission is free. There is a lack of significant designated parking area, although parking on the surrounding streets should be possible. The Museum is a short walk away from Greenock West railway station and also nearby to Greenock town centre. Free tours from the Museum's curatorial staff are available, however, pre-booking is required. There is also a shop which stocks a variety of items including books, cards, toys, museum standard replicas, decorative and craft items. Free internet access is also available. See also Scotts Shipbuilding and Engineering Company List of Category A listed buildings in Inverclyde List of listed buildings in Greenock References External links McLean Museum on the Inverclyde Council Website Museums in Inverclyde Buildings and structures in Greenock Local museums in Scotland Art museums and galleries in Scotland Egyptological collections in Scotland Musical instrument museums Natural history museums in Scotland Category A listed buildings in Inverclyde Listed museum buildings in Scotland Museums established in 1876 1876 establishments in Scotland