Founded on 22 June 1996, it was designed by Luxembourg architect Conny Lentz and Repérages, Paris.

Examples of how to combine old buildings with the expectations of museum visitors are the floating glass façade and the panoramic lift which offers extensive views of all floors.

[3] The huge glass cage of the lift gives up to 65 people views of the rock foundations on the lower levels as well as views of the city's Grund district and Rham plateau on the upper levels, revealing the stages of Luxembourg's history over the centuries.

[4] Also of interest are the ancient, vaulted cellars which were discovered during excavation work in the early 1990s.

[6] A multimedia system extending throughout the building documents the history of the town including its cultural, political and social development.