Yael German, the newly elected mayor, wished to use the museum to support and promote local artists.

She set out to establish the museum as an experimental platform of quality contemporary art with the financial support of the city.

In addition, Yaacov Alkov, a resident of Herzliya, donated his private art collection, to the museum.

Yehudit Sasportas, Guy Ben-Ner, Michal Helfman and Sigalit Landau made their debut at the museum.

Since 1994, Levin has been a member of CIMAM, the International Committee of ICOM for Museums and Collections of Modern Art.