In terms of content, the museum's work focuses on Vorarlberg material, and at the same time considers this in a context which goes beyond the state's boundaries.

Despite complaints in the 1930s of a shortage of space, it was not until the 1950s that the next reconstruction took place; a new story was added and the decorative façade was removed.

[6] It was reopened in 1960, and represented the first investment in the building for half a century to address the increasing expectations of visitors.

The redesign was carried out by the Cukrowicz Nachbaur Architekten, who had won the previously announced competition.

[6] On 5 October 2009, it was closed for construction of a new building designed to double its previous floor area.