The museum is the result of the dedication of the Cultural Committee of Malmesbury. Fundraising was started as far back as 1989 in order to fund the professional lay-out of the former synagogue. The planning for the various displays was done by architects Malherbe and Rust (Paarl). According to the architects the colour scheme is original and resembles that of the window panes.
The displays consist of:
1. The shop
2. History of Malmesbury
3. Medical display
4. Dr. D.F. Malan
5. Jewish display
6. Blacksmith's shop
7. Dutch Reformed Church
8. Kitchen
9. Gen. J.C. Smuts
10. Bokomo