This museum was established in September, 1955 in a palace built by Chhatrasal for his residence.

Presently, the museum comprises 8 galleries, of which two galleries display inscriptions, copper plates, Sati pillars, lingas and inscribed images of the Gupta and Kalachuri period.

The museum houses a wide range of sculptures of the Shakti cult.

It also displays the garments, weapons and paintings of the Bundela kings.

[citation needed] This beautiful example of Bundeli architecture was built by Baji Rao Peshawa (First) in memory of Maharaja Chhatrasal in 1736 A. D.