The Stirling Smith Art Gallery & Museum, was founded in 1874 with the bequest and collection of the artist Thomas Stuart Smith (1815–1869) on land provided by the burgh of Stirling, still operates under the modified trust deed of its founder. Today it is a Registered Scottish Charity SCO 16162 functioning as a gallery, museum and cultural centre for the Stirling area. It has an extensive education programme within the museum and outreaching to schools and establishments thoughout the district of Stirling