The founder of the museum, Nicolae Popa (1919 - 2010) was a folk artist and a remarkable cultural animator: sculptor, creator of traditional masks and costumes, author of three folklore volumes of which one, autobiographical, in verses, donator of 1900 folk objects which enriched the collections of ethnographic museums in the country and abroad, animator of folk performances and collector. His collection of masks and costumes, sculptures in wood and stone, photos, pottery, textiles, leather belts, tools, icons, numismatics, swords and spears, religious items, musical instruments and many other household objects is opened to the public. The museum has 14 rooms and exhibits in the open air.