The building was built in the 1930s with the initial purpose of serving as an industrial plant.

[3]The museum has been showcasing eclectical exhibitions since the day of its opening.

As of 2022, the exhibitions include paintings, photographs, video, installation art and sculpture.

[3] The museum found itself in the centre of controversy in 2021 when a painting which was deemed offensive to Haredi community was removed at the request of the mayor of Ramat Gan.

[2] In 1996, near the entrance to the museum, the artist Igal Tumarkin placed a monument in memory of Yitzhak Rabin.