It was established in the Palace of Culture, a historic and art monument, built in a Secession style, between 1912 and 1913. In 1913 the picture gallery was created in the Palace of Culture, in a specially designed space. The exhibits include works by Theodor Aman, Nicolae Grigorescu, Nicolae Tonitza, Nicolae Dărăscu, Ferenczy Karoly, Teodor Harsia, Aurel Ciupe. Contemporary fine arts are well represented by local and national works. The museum owns goods listed in the National Cultural Heritage Treasure.