Museums in Bilbao
· Guggenheim
Bilbao Museoa
· Museo de Bellas
Artes de Bilbao
· Museo Arqueológico,
Etnográfico e Histórico Vasco
· Museo Marítimo
Ría de Bilbao
· Museo Diocesano
de Arte Sacro
· Museo Taurino
de Bilbao
· Sala de Trofeos
y Exposiciones
del
Athletic Club de Bilbao
· Museo Reproducciones Bilbao
Guggenheim Bilbao Museoa
It has an interesting permanent collection, as well as
numerous temporary exhibitions. Its unique building, designed by Frank O.
Gehry, is one of the most well known buildings worldwide.
Avenida Abandoibarra, 2. 48001 Bilbao
Tel: 94 435 90 00
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday 10:00-20:00h
Day of closing: Monday (except July and August)
Metro: Moyua (Guggenheim / Ercilla exit)
Tram: Guggenheim
Web: www.guggenheim-bilbao.es
www.guggenheim.org
E-mail: fmgb@guggenheim-bilbao.es
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Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao
Remarkable art collection of classical, contemporary,
Basque painting and applied arts. Considered one of the best in Spain, it
is located very near the Guggenheim.
Plaza del Museo, 2. 48011 Bilbao
Tel: 94 493 60 60
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 10:00-20:00h
Sunday and public holidays 10:00-14:00h
Day of closing: Monday
Metro: Moyua (Guggenheim / Ercilla exit)
Tram: Abandoibarra
Web: www.museobilbao.com
E-mail: museobilbao@museobilbao.com
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Museo Arqueológico, Etnográfico
e Histórico Vasco
Known as Museo Vasco, it is located in the heart of the
Casco Viejo (old town), and is home to an interesting exhibition on archeology
and pre-history of Bizkaia, and on the Basque Country´s etnography.
Plaza Unamuno, 4. 48006 Bilbao
Tel: 94 415 54 23
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday 11:00-17:00h
Sunday: 11:00-14:00h
Day of closing: Monday and public holidays
Metro: Casco Viejo (Unamuno exit)
Tram: Arriaga
Web: www.euskal-museoa.org
E-mail: museoa@euskal-museoa.org
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Museo Marítimo Ría
de Bilbao
The maritime museum was built on the old Esukalduna shipyard´s
site. The exhibition centers around the important maritime life of Bilbao,
with the river acting as its central axis. It displays several historical
boats in the dry docks.
Muelle Ramón de la Sota, 1. 48011 Bilbao
Tel: 902 13 10 00
Opening hours:
Winter (16 december–Easter):
Tuesday to Friday and Sunday: 10:00-18:30h
Saturday: 10:00-20:00h
Summer (Easter–15 december):
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00-20:00h
Day of closing: Monday
Metro: San Mamés (Sabino Arana exit)
Tram: Euskalduna
Web: www.museomaritimobilbao.org
E-mail: info@museomaritimobilbao.org
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Museo Diocesano de Arte Sacro
The museum covers eight centuries of religious life in
Bilbao, and displays the art collection of the diocese.
Plaza de La Encarnación, 9 B. 48006 Bilbao
Tel: 94 432 01 25
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10:30-13:30h and 16:00-19:00h
Sunday and public holidays: 10:30-13:30h
Day of closing: Monday
Metro: Casco Viejo (Unamuno exit)
Tram: Atxuri
Web: www.euskadi.net/zentroa/museos
E-mail: elizmuseo@euskalnet.net
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Museo Taurino de Bilbao
Bilbao has a long bullfighting tradition, and this museum
is proof of it. It covers the art of bullfighting through illustrations, texts,
photographs and related objects.
Plaza de Toros de Vista Alegre
Martín Agüero, 1. 48012 Bilbao
Tel: 94 444 86 98
Opening hours:
Monday to Friday 10:30-13:00h and 16:00-18:00h
Day of closing: Weekends and public holidays
Train: Zabálburu (Cercanías)
Web: www.torosbilbao.com
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Sala de Trofeos y Exposiciones
del Athletic Club de Bilbao
Located within the San Mamés football field grounds
(the “Cathedral”), the exhibition displays the trophies and the
illustrious history of this centenarian club.
Campo de Fútbol de San Mamés (gates
26-27)
Felipe Serrate, 5. 48013 Bilbao
Tel: 94 441 39 54
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10:30-13:30h and 16:00-19:00h
Saturday 10:00-14:00h and 16:00-19:00h
Sunday 10:00-14:00h
Day of closing: match days
Guided tours: available every 30 minutes
Metro: San Mamés (Termibus / Luis Briñas exit)
Tram: Sabino Arana
Web: www.fundacionathleticclub.net
E-mail: info@fundacionathleticclub.net
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Museo Reproducciones Bilbao
Iglesia Corazón de María
San Francisco 14. 48003 Bilbao
Tel: 94 679 02 55
Opening hours:
Tuesday to Saturday: 10:00-13:30h and 16:00-20:00h
Sunday 10:00–14:00h
Day of closing: Monday and public holidays
Thursdays free
Tram: Ribera
Web: www.museoreproduccionesbilbao.com
E-mail: info@museoreproduccionesbilbao.org
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