The museum panorama of a rural street and courtyard, the decoration of a peasant hut of the early twentieth century is decorated with authentic things that belonged to settlers in the Kulunda steppe. The ethnographic collection is adjacent to materials from archaeological excavations on the territory of the region and an exposition of its flora and fauna. The history of the settlement of the Romanovsky region, military clashes and the development of virgin lands, in which its inhabitants participated, is reflected in archival documents, objects and photographs. In the museum you can find household items and household utensils, clothes and other items reflecting the life of local residents. One of the most significant items can rightfully be considered the mortar of the first settlers, which is over 130 years old.

The museum has permanent exhibitions: "Flora and fauna of the region", "Settlement of the territory of the region", "Panorama of a rural street and a peasant yard", "Civil war in Altai", "The Great Patriotic War", "Soldiers of Russia of the XX century", "Raised virgin land ".

Museum workers regularly hold events, participate in various competitions and festivals. The museum participates in at least 50 events annually. Among them are the interregional festival "Virgin lands continues in us", the festival of dumplings "Vse bude is delicious!" and many others. On the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the Romanovsky District, the Museum of History and Local Lore has prepared a photo exhibition "Turning the Pages". The photographs were taken from the funds of the museum, some of them captured the life and population of the area in the 30s of the twentieth century. The exhibition was very popular among the guests of the holiday. Many who came recognized themselves and their families in these photographs.

There are two circles at the museum: a straw weaving circle "Golden straw" and a local history circle "Istoki". Members of both circles also regularly take part in competitions, bringing victories to their district.