The Jewish settlement in Divisov dates back to before the year 1685. The synagogue housing the museum was built in the first half of the 19th century, in the late style of Classicism, with an apsis.
The original church as well as all historical buildings and sights preserved from older days were destroyed in 1742 when almost all the small town, including the church, burnt down. Official record books and the church registry books were also destroyed.