The museum was founded in 1887 when the society received its first exhibition space and today it focuses on local history in the municipalities of Sombor, Apatin, Odžaci, Kula and Bač.

The museum's origin is tied to the initiative of István Iványi, who founded the Historical Society of Bács-Bodrog County in 1883.

[3] Its archaeological collection features artifacts from the Neolithic Starčevo and Vinča culture, as well as items from the Metal, Bronze, Roman, and Celtic periods.

[3] The museum also houses a rich numismatic collection with coins from ancient to modern times, and its gallery of contemporary art showcases works from the 1960s to the 1990s.

[3] The ethnological section displays items illustrating daily life in the region, including traditional costumes, furniture, and unique artifacts like molds for gingerbread and Easter eggs.