The museum was opened using the former heian family home, whose main business was copper smelting. there are several attractions scattered throughout the grounds, including the former hiraga family home, a western-style building that was relocated and restored, the musée des poire, which displays paintings by japanese painter aoki daijo and western-style painter hiramichi takeo, who are both connected to kawanishi, and the mine materials exhibition room. in addition to the regular facility opening, various lectures, concerts, and events are also held. enjoy a leisurely time taking photos and sketching in this local museum filled with a retro atmosphere.