Founded in 1933, and opened to the public in 1936[1] the museum currently is located at Kenosha's lakefront.

Aside from the collections, the Museum also hosts many classes, changing exhibits, workshops and events throughout the year.

Exhibit galleries house changing works of art created by masters, as well as locally-known artists.

Usually, certain wings and galleries do not house permanent collections, but rather display exhibitions such as "Rembrandt: States, Fakes, and Restrikes", an Inuit art display, or traveling exhibitions like "Sustainable Shelter.

The building was moved in 1933, one foot at a time, across the street to its current location at 5608 10th Avenue.