This museum was repurposed from a subprefectural hall that was built in 1887. The building has been designated as a Tangible Cultural Property of Hokkaido.

The Esashi Town Basic Vision for Historic and Cultural Resources, developed in 2017, focuses on the town’s historic and cultural resources in terms of four characteristics.
(1) Historic and cultural resources based on geographical features centering on Kamome Island
(2) Historic and cultural resources based on the culture that was introduced from Honshu, Japan’s main island, and was adapted to the climate of Esashi
(3) Historic and cultural resources with integrated tangible and intangible elements
(4) Historic and cultural resources that have become integral to the daily rhythms of local residents and that are still enjoyed by them
This museum displays exhibits not in chronological order or by field, but narratively based on the four characteristics listed above.

Visitors to Esashi are welcome to learn about the historic and cultural resources of the town at this museum.