The museum is located on the island of Tjörn just north of Gothenburg, and is an inspiring meeting place for art, nature and people. An arena for art based on water, pigment and paper. Since the start in 2000 the Nordic Watercolour Museum has exhibited world class art from Salvador Dali, Bill Viola, Louise Bourgeois and Swedish favourites like Elsa Beskow, Anders Zorn and Lars Lerin. The studios across the water can be rented for a night or an extended stay.

The restaurant Vatten Restaurang & Kafé is located in the smae building as the museum. Here you can eat and drink well all year round. The restaurant serves food inspired by the sea, prepared in a modern Nordic style.