[3] It was founded in 1972 by individuals concerned with preserving Vintage Hall in St. Helena.

[4] The museum features exhibits on the history, culture, environment of Napa Valley as well as the creative expressions of regional and local artists.

The show included science kits containing radioactive materials, darts, and toys made from glass.

[7][8] Also in 2021, the museum presented the show, Kitchen Gizmos & Gadgets from the Kathleen Hill Culinary Collection.

The show displayed "bizarre and noteworthy foodie apparatuses" as well as utensils and historical kitchen tools.