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The Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism

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Former name
The West Norwegian Tourist Museum
Established1986/2001/2016
Coordinates61°12′37″N 6°32′11″E / 61.21033°N 6.53642°E / 61.21033; 6.53642
The Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism
Norsk Reiselivsmuseum
Former name
The West Norwegian Tourist Museum
Established1986/2001/2016
LocationBalestrand, Sogndal Municipality, Vestland, Norway
Coordinates61°12′37″N 6°32′11″E / 61.21033°N 6.53642°E / 61.21033; 6.53642
Websitereiselivsmuseum.no

The Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism is a museum located in the village of Balestrand which is located in Sogndal Municipality, Vestland county, Norway.[1][2][3] The main aim of the museum is to exhibit the history of tourism in Norway from the beginning of the boom in the 19th century, and until today. It is a unit of Museums of Sogn og Fjordane.

Tourism and Travel in Norway

Balestrand
Balestrand as seen from the mountain

A historical exhibition of the phenomenon of tourism in Norway since the 19th century. The exhibition makes frequent use of multi-media platforms to engage the spectator.

The Art colony in Balestrand

A historical exhibition about the Norwegian and international artists who came to Balestrand for inspiration, and thus contributed to the location's appeal as a tourist destination.

The Norwegian National Tourist Routes

This exhibition displays the National Tourist Routes with maps, pictures, movies, and sculptures.

History of the museum

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