The complex of buildings known as the Chambers Institute was given to the town of Peebles in 1859 for their social, moral and intellectual improvement by Dr William Chambers, the publisher who was born in Peebles in 1800. Tweeddale Museum aims to keep up this tradition of learning by presenting a series of lively displays based on the history of the district and the rich, exotic collection established by William Chambers. The gallery is used for a wide variety of temporary exhibitions and workshops.