The Museum Center is a part of the State Department of the Historical and Architectural Reserve of Old City.

The museum explores the architecture, life and culture of the ancient Shirvanshahs' Palace, Maiden Tower, ancient mosques, baths (Beyler Mosque, Siratagly religious-architectural complex), Baku Khans' Palace, and the Gala village.

The Center collects, preserves and propagates material about the cultural monuments of the period, and holds international conferences, symposiums, themed parties, theatrical museum events at the Monuments Complex.

Old City Museum Center was created by the Decree of the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Azerbaijan No.

[2] The Old City Museum Center holds permanent and mobile exhibitions, presentations using modern technology and equipment.