The museum was established in 1947. It holds an extensive collection of contemporary art next to displays of Polish and European paintings from the 17th to 19th century; Silesian Art of the 12th to 16th century; Silesian Art of the 16th to 19th century; and European Art of the 15th-20th Century.

The museum stands out most from the outside in light of the vegetation that surrounds the building.

Admission is free on Saturdays