It first opened on September 26, 2019, and focuses on the history of how people lived in Seoul over time.

[2][3] At time of opening, the museum had a collection of over 1,000 items across much of the 20th century.

[2] It consisted of three buildings (one main and two annex) that ranged from one to five floors in height.

[2] The museum has experiential sections intended for children, where people can participate in activities such as seeing Seoul through the eyes of an ant.

[3][4] From November 2022 to April 2023, it held an exhibit on homes in Seoul from the 1950s to late 1970s.