The foundation aims to operate and manage a historical museum. The museum should enable visitors to engage with their own culture, history, and identity. As an attractive destination for history enthusiasts, day tourists, and guests of the city of Rheinfelden and the region, the museum promotes cultural diversity and contributes to increasing the attractiveness of the city and the region. The foundation can lend out exhibits in its possession as long-term or short-term loans to third parties and can also purchase exhibits that correspond to its purpose or accept them as gifts, long-term loans, or short-term loans. The foundation can acquire and sell additional properties.