The museum is dedicated to the work of the Flemish composer and musical educational theorist Peter Benoit (1834-1901).

[1] It was founded by Paul Vandebuerie, a composer from Harelbeke and collector in large part of the collection of the museum.

[1] Benoits history is staged by five female personalities that have played a crucial role in his life.

The characters are:[3] In the museum a film can be seen and music can be heard, both from him and from his colleague composers.

[1] The museum also hosts a library with a variety of works on Benoit and a collection of 4,000 folk songs.