The Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism
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Former name | The West Norwegian Tourist Museum |
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| Established | 1986/2001/2016 |
| Location | Balestrand, Sogndal Municipality, Vestland, Norway |
| Coordinates | 61°12′37″N 6°32′11″E / 61.21033°N 6.53642°E |
| Website | reiselivsmuseum.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
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.
- A tour through the museum
