Much like its counterpart in Amritsar, this museum aims to bring forward the people's history preceding and succeeding the Partition of India in 1947.

The museum was inaugurated on 18 May 2023 by the Delhi Education Minister Atishi, who hails from a family of Partition survivors as well.

[4][5] Thereafter, it became the residence of one Portuguese lady, Juliana Dias da Costa, who had an important role in the court of Bahadur Shah I.

The present management has preserved the unique blend of Mughal and British architectural styles of the building.

[2] Objects ranging from tents and bed posts to locks and musical equipment such as sitars can be found in the museum alongside various kinds of photographs and artworks sourced from public and private individuals.