It is devoted to the folklore and domestic culture of the western Macedonia region of Greece in the recent pre-industrial past.

The museum was established in late May 2006, under the direction of the Department of Art History and Museology at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki.

[4][3] The building was upgraded under the Leader+ community initiative,[b] including internal structural changes, electrical installations, furniture and equipment.

[6] The folklore museum records pre-industrial life in rural Macedonia, in northern Greece.

[6] Exhibits show occupations like spinning, weaving, sewing, tailoring, shoemaking, wood cutting and carpentry.