The museum was officially established in February 1957, with these uniforms and donations of quartermaster related items forming the core of the collection.

In June 1998 a research and learning center was completed and dedicated to Major General Joseph E. Peklik, the driving force behind fund raising for this expansion effort.

This addition houses the museum curator, library, archival storage, conservation laboratory and collection study area.

The most noticeable feature of the exterior of the museum building is the large iconic three-dimensional representation of the Quartermaster branch insignia.

Constructed by Lakeshore Markers of Erie, Pennsylvania, it is often used as the background for group photos by visitors and various organizations on Fort Gregg-Adams.