Created on May 18, 1986, it has undergone various modifications since then.
Established on May 18, 1986, the museum has undergone several renovations and expansions, including the addition of exhibition rooms, meeting spaces, facilities for archaeological studies and research, as well as offices that provide the management and staff with improved working conditions.
Ten technicians oversee the operation of the Cabinda Regional Museum, which plays an important role in preserving the region's diverse cultural heritage and collections, as well as in documenting and conducting historical and specialised research on the people of Cabinda Province. The museum is one of the region's main tourist attractions.
Housed in a 19th-century building, the museum currently features 6 exhibition rooms, displaying more than 400 artefacts that reflect the cultural heritage and history of the region.