Exhibition and Archive
Our Exhibition and Archive is open every Saturday between 12 noon and 2pm or when there is a cruise ship in port.
Private tours may be arranged by emailing secretary@greenockburnsclub.com
Exhibition and Archive
The Club’s historic collection of books, photographs and other memorabilia, has been collected by members and friends over the past 200+ years. We welcome visitors to view our collection and during the summer months, our room is open every Saturday between 12 noon and 2pm and each day there is a cruise ship in port. Location map below.
Greenock Custom House
An architectural jewel in the crown of Greenock is its beautiful Custom House. This classically-proportioned building was home to the vigilant excise men who policed Scotland’s burgeoning trade with the world. It witnessed the rise and fall of the tobacco, sugar and shipbuilding industries in the town. Designed by William Burns and opened in 1814, the building was lovingly restored by Riverside Inverclyde in 2017. Greenock Burns Club were delighted to be offered accommodation at the original, main entrance to the building, to display and store our archive.
Online Collection
In 2020, the Club secured an award from the National Lottery Heritage Fund under their Digital Confidence programme. As part of our ambitious plans to embrace digital technology, the award will allow us to showcase some of our archive online. A project, involving literature students from the University of Glasgow will assess and evaluate our collection and digitise items of interest which will be available to view on our website in the coming months.
Our Archive Room
Our Archive is generally open to the public every Saturday during
summer between 12 noon and 2pm, or if there is a cruise ship in port.
If you would like to arrange a private visit, please get in touch via our contact page.
Entry is FREE
Find Us Here
Custom House
Greenock
Hours
Saturday, Summer
12noon - 2pm.
Or, when a cruise ship is in Port.
If you would like to visit outwith these times, please get in touch via our contact page.