Museum has legal status, headquarters, seal and can open accounts at the State Treasury of An Giang province and banks according to the provisions of law, with functions and tasks:
- Organize the display and exhibition of collections, artifacts and documentary images of history, culture, famous people, nature and society with typical local values to educate traditions and enhance national pride and serve the people's needs to visit, learn and enjoy culture.
- Preserve and promote cultural heritage values in An Giang province.
- Research, archeology, collect, collect, inventory and preserve collections and artifacts of history, culture, famous people, nature and society that have typical local value.
- Scientific research to improve the quality of museum operations and associate with organizations and individuals at home and abroad to implement scientific research programs and plans related to museum activities according to regulations of the Law.
- Carry out tasks assigned by the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Provincial People's Committee.