It is a community-focused museum that preserves, makes accessible and communicates the former municipality of Nepean's history.

[1] Artifacts related to Nepean, from its beginnings to the 20th century, are restored and displayed in the museum galleries and grounds.

The museum collects, preserves, researches, exhibits and interprets the works of man and nature in Nepean.

The museum is open Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturdays and Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Closed November 11, December 25 and 26, and January 1.

[7] The archives research facility provides access to collections relevant to historians and genealogists interested in the city.