The museum was founded in 1978, and presented the first exposition in February 1979. The museum building is a monument of history from the late 19th century, it was a former tannery. A new exposition welcomed its first visitors on 14 May 2000 after the reconstruction of the building and is designed to conduct educational activities. The main sections are: 'Archaeological History of Kopyl', 'Town of Kapyl', 'Elementary School of the Late 19th Century', 'Ethnography and Life of the 19th Century', 'Memorial Cabinet of G. Golubovich', 'The Tragedy and Heroism. The 20th Century', and 'The Here of Belarus, the Chief Automobile Industry Designer M. S. Vysotsky'. The most distinctive projects of recent years are: 'Guardians of Happiness' and 'By Paths of Courage'. The total number of items is 24,854.