Tweeddale Museum and Gallery

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

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Free Admission!

Opening times 2009

30th January - 27th March
Monday – Friday 10:30 to 12:30 & 13:00 to 16:00
Saturdays 09:30 to12:30

28th March - 19th December
Monday – Friday 10:30 to 12:30 & 13:00 to 16:00
Saturdays 10:00 to13:00 & 14:00 to 16:00

Closed on Sundays throughout year, 20 June (Beltane) 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?

Download the 2009 Museums and Gallery Guide.

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.