Museum of the historical development of the city and the Navy Severomorsk was established by decision of the administration ZATO Severomorsk in the fall of 2nd October 1996. October 26, 1996 a solemn ceremony of opening of the museum, dedicated to the 300th anniversary of the Russian fleet.

The first year of the museum was a period of formation and approval of the main lines, as well as the main methods of work of the young cultural institution .  Initially, the museum staff consisted of only four people, which was entrusted with the main task concerning the collection of items for the appearance of the first exposure .  In this difficult case a helping hand Museum of Military History of the Red Banner Northern Fleet, who passed on the temporary use of pictures and objects that tell about the past of the city and the development of its fleet .  In addition, support was provided by many institutions and organizations in the city, and the inhabitants of the city, which have been particularly interested in the past, his small homeland .  It is thanks to the assistance provided to the young museum, in the hall of the first exposure were gradually multiplied stands and showcases .  Two years later, the museum received a gift of some of the exhibits of the famous labor glory Rooms builders fleet, which became the basis for the emergence of a new exhibition, which was devoted to the construction of the city .  Over time, the state museum staff only increased .

Literally, since its opening the museum has become an important part of the cultural component of the city. Guests Severomorsk started familiarity with the city is to visit the museum, visited by leaders of all critical government agencies not only the fleet but of the entire country, including representatives from public funds, for example, Andrew, and People's Artist Vladimir Konkin and Vladimir Gostyukhin as well as other people of art and culture.

In the first room of the museum tells about the past of the small village of Vaenga, as well as the history of the Flotilla. The hall dedicated to military glory, the history of underwater, surface and air forces of the Northern Fleet during the Great Patriotic War. In the town hall there is an exhibition composed of several sections: the work of industrial enterprises of the city, the history of the construction of the city, the modern work culture, health, education, and consumer services section, about the sports achievements of the inhabitants of the city. Here, the emphasis is on the present city of Severomorsk, as well as its recent past.

With the ongoing work of the Office of Culture and International Relations Division Severomorsk museum it has at its disposal modern technical equipment. Necessary mobile structures installed in the halls of military glory, that contain bulky exhibits; all museum showcases are equipped with their own dedicated spot lighting.

The museum has a room dedicated to temporary exhibitions, which display works of drawing and painting, as well as photos, objects and children's arts and crafts. In the hall there is a multimedia equipment and video equipment, which allows for thematic discussions or lectures and cultural mass events on a high level of quality.

At the moment, the museum fund has about four thousand exhibits of the main fund and about two thousand units of scientific and auxiliary. The museum has a staff consisting of 12 people, each of whom has become a true master of his specialty. Through their work in the Museum annually hosts about five hundred events, running 15 educational programs and cycles, 8 amateur associations and clubs.

In addition to the essential scientific outreach and educational activities, Severomorsk City History Museum and the navy carries the function of military-patriotic and scientific-methodical direction. The museum has repeatedly received awards for the upbringing of the younger generation, as well as the military operation in the military units.