Tweeddale Museum and Gallery
Explore Peebles' history & art at the Tweeddale Museum, housed in The Chambers Institution, a striking 16th century building.
A fascinating destination in Peebles, offering a glimpse into the Border region's history and culture. Housed in a striking building, it offers permanent displays and changing exhibitions on visual arts, textiles, and local history.
Explore the Permanent Collection
Discover the rich history of the Tweeddale region through a variety of exhibits. Learn about local industries, archaeological finds, and the people who shaped the area, which played a key role in the woollen industry of the Borders in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Admire artworks
The gallery showcases a collection of paintings, sculptures, and other works of art from both local and national artists. Throughout the year, the museum hosts temporary exhibitions featuring various themes and artists.
The Chambers Institution
The museum is part of the Chambers Institution, which was gifted to the town in 1859 by William Chambers, founders of W & R Chambers Publishers. The Chambers Room houses plasterwork friezes commissioned by Chambers, including a 16-metre reproduction of portions of the Elgin Marbles. Other pieces look at the history of Peebles and the surrounding area, which played a key role in the woollen industry of the Borders in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Time to spare in Peeblesshire? Why not take a look at Traquair House, Scotland’s oldest continually inhabited house, which is a 15 minute drive from Tweeddale Museum.
Visitor information
Address
Chambers Institution, High Street, Peebles, Borders, EH45 8AG
01721 724820
Opening times
Mon - Fri, 10.30am - 12.30pm and 1pm - 4pm
Sat, 9.30am to 12.30pm
Closed on Sun throughout year
Visitor information
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