[1] The museum building was originally established in 1980 as children reading house.

In 1992, the reading house ceased to function due to its location and the building was taken over by the environment development department.

Construction and renovation work was completed in October 2007 and the museum was officially opened on 12 November 2007.

[3] The museum opens everyday except Fridays and public holidays from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. free of charge.

[4] The museum is accessible within walking distance east of Taman Jaya LRT Station.