The main gallery showcases unique and educational images, representing the political art of various nations, including North Korea, Cuba, Nazi Germany, China, Iran, and the Soviet Union.

[1] Compiled over 30 years, these objects were predominantly designed and financed by various governments, dictators, and special interests with specific political goals.

Through exhibitions, educational lectures, discussions, films, and writings, the museum aims to assist the public in understanding the significant impact that propaganda had on history, culture, and politics, projecting its influence powerfully into contemporary life.

[2][3] Founded by Tom and Lilka Areton, who have operated a non-profit student exchange program for almost 40 years,[4] the museum's origins trace back to the couple's extensive travels, during which they collected political propaganda.

Tom and Lilka Areton transformed a former children's shoe store into the museum, personally designing exhibits and arranging objects that span the 20th and 21st centuries.