[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.

The exhibition makes frequent use of multi-media platforms to engage the spectator.

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.

This exhibition displays the National Tourist Routes with maps, pictures, movies, and sculptures.Founded in 1986 as the Western Norwegian Museum of Travel and Tourism, the museum has consisted of several historic buildings on Balestrand pier since 1993.

These have been the exhibition locales awaiting the opening of a dedicated museum building.