It is a museum complex that was established in Bremen in 1924 through the Museum of Industry and Commerce and the former Historical Museum, and was named after its founder (Johann Focke), Johann Focke, Special Adviser to Bremen. It houses a valuable collection of historical and archaeological exhibits, as well as many artworks such as paintings, sculptures and models. It is a large museum spread over a vast area of about 4.5 hectares (11 acres), located within an old building dating from the 16th century.