The Museum was opened by Tom Weir in 1986.[2] It continued to provide a community based resource for historical reference throughout the 1990s. After encountering financial difficulties, the Museum closed in 2001.[1] Subsequently, a more limited display in Springburn Library is complemented by an online entity.[1]
Plans for redeveloping Springburn Winter Gardens announced in 2020 would include some artefacts formerly exhibited at the Museum.[3]