Tweeddale Museum and Gallery

Chambers Institute
High Street
PEEBLES
EH45 8AJ
Tel: 01721 724820

Contact the museum online.

Free Admission

Opening times 2008

3rd January - 21st March
Monday – Friday 10:00 to 12:00 & 14:00 to 17:00

22nd March - 30th October
Monday – Friday 10:30 to 12:30 & 13:00 to 16:00
Saturdays 10:00 to13:00 & 14:00 to 16:00

31st October - 24th December
Monday – Friday 10:30 to 12:30 & 13:00 to 16:00

Closed on Sundays throughout year (except 18 May) and for Christmas and New Year holidays.

Visitors with Disabilities

There is no wheelchair access to the museum.

History and Highlights

The Chambers Institution was established by William Chambers, one of the founders of the famous publishing house in 1859. The museum and gallery present a lively programme of exhibitions in this historic building throughout the year.

The Chambers Room houses the extraordinary friezes commissioned by William Chambers and also a permanent exhibition on the history of Peebles and the surrounding area.

What's on at Tweeddale Museum?

Click here to download the 2008 Museums and Gallery guide (1.7MB).

For details of individual exhibitions and activities, go to the Events section.

Further Information

For information about other Museums in the Scottish Borders, go to the Museums section.