In May 2012, the "Orenburg Down Shawl" gallery was opened in the city center, part of the Orenburg Regional Museum of Fine Arts. It quickly became a popular and accessible cultural center for residents and guests of Orenburg. Museums located in the historical part of the city often become its calling cards. The Orenburg down shawl, as an important element of the region's cultural heritage, unites the traditions and cultures of various peoples living in Orenburg. The gallery was created to maintain the fame and popularity of this unique product, cementing it in the public consciousness as a symbol of national pride for the region's residents.

The main task of the gallery is to showcase the unique collection of Orenburg down shawls owned by the Orenburg Regional Museum of Fine Arts. This satisfies the interest in the culture, art, and history of this famous craft. The down shawl is viewed as a testament to a historical era, a work of folk art, a fashion item, and a part of the folk and urban women's costume.

Visitors to the gallery can see a comprehensive picture of the folk artistic craft, composed of various events, personalities, and opinions. Against the backdrop of authentic exhibits, the achievements of Orenburg knitters are highlighted, vividly demonstrating the significance of this phenomenon in the context of folk art in Russia.

The gallery actively engages in exhibition activities and participates in cultural events in the city and region. It also features collections of decorative and applied arts and folk crafts of Russia, as well as private collections. The gallery serves as a center for social life, education, and upbringing, offering programs for various population categories and functioning as an informational and excursion center.