The museum is located in the Atma Villa, the wooden building in the Zakopane style. It is dedicated to the great composer and pianist Karol Szymanowski (1882-1937), who lived and worked in the villa from 1930 to 1936. In his compositions, Karol Szymanowski used Polish folk motifs, especially from Podhale and Kurpiow region. The museum features composer’s memorabilia, photographs, letters, manuscripts and his piano. The villa also houses the headquarters of the Karol Szymanowski National Musical Society, which stages concerts and music festivals there.