Top 9 Museums in Abando, Basque Country

May 9, 2022 Rebbecca Marino

Travelers generally come to Bilbao to see the Guggenheim—some for the art inside, but many for the amazing building itself. The Fine Arts Museum and the Basque Museum may not have been designed by Frank Gehry, but are worth a visit, and you can catch international opera stars at the Palacio Euskalduna.
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1. Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Abandoibarra Et. 2, 48001 Bilbao Spain +34 944 35 90 00 [email protected] http://www.guggenheim-bilbao.es
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4.5 based on 17,393 reviews

Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

American architect Frank Gehry is responsible for this architectural masterpiece: this fantastic chrome and metal creation houses a large collection of modern and contemporary art, a continuation of the Guggenheim legacy.

Reviewed By RicherTrips - Monterrey, Mexico

Even if you don´t like museums, even if you don´t like modern art, this place is a must. Forget about the art display, the building is the main attraction. If you´re lucky you may actually enjoy the collections and exhibitions (I enjoy immersing in "The matter of Time" by Richard Serra, and watching Kiefer´s "Sunflowers" and Jenny Holzer´s digital poetry). Before or after visiting the museum, take a slow walk around the building, since every spot gives a completely different view. And my favorite works of art are in the outside: "Tall Tree & the eye", by Anish Kapoor (the same that made the Bean for Chicago), Koon´s "Tulips", Buren´s "Red arches" on the bridge, Bourgeois´ spider: If your wander around long enough, you may catch the Fire Fountain and the Fog Sculpture. On the main entrance, Koof´s flowered Puppy isn´t my favorite.

2. Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

Museo Plaza, 2, 48009 Bilbao Spain +34 944 39 60 60 [email protected] http://www.museobilbao.com
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4.5 based on 2,492 reviews

Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum is an art museum located in the city of Bilbao, Spain. It is the second largest and most visited museum in the Basque Country and one of the richest Spanish museums outside Madrid. It houses a valuable and quite comprehensive collection of Basque, Spanish and European art from the Middle Ages to contemporary.

Reviewed By 855ninac - Hampshire, United Kingdom

Interesting way to organise art - alphabetically. A wonderful collection of a wide range of art, old and new, side by side. The Zuloaga exhibition was an added bonus. Just a short walk from the Guggenheim & definitely worth including in your itinerary.

3. Azkuna Zentroa

Plaza Arriquibar, 4, 48008 Bilbao Spain +34 944 01 40 14 [email protected] http://www.azkunazentroa.eus
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4.5 based on 1,443 reviews

Azkuna Zentroa

Azkuna Zentroa is the centre for art and culture located right in the heart of Bilbao and is housed in one of the most emblematic buildings of the city, the former municipal wine exchange market. Refurbished and restored by Philippe Starck, Azkuna Zentroa has a diverse cultural programme where art, knowledge, design, science, new technologies and literature converge, as well as a varied physical activity offering. A multipurpose and contemporary centre where disciplines, contents and the general public are interrelated, which increases the cultural level of the general public and contributes to the enrichment of Bilbao and its internationalisation.

Reviewed By radub - Cluj-Napoca, Romania

It's a modern structure inside a monumental old front walls, with a large public area with modern art, coffee bar, cinema, a municipality cultural center, and an amazing terrace restaurant on top east floor.

4. Galeria de Arte Artebi. Supermercado de Arte.

Ledesma, 24, 48001 Bilbao Spain +34 944 24 98 13 http://www.artebi.es/
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Galeria de Arte Artebi. Supermercado de Arte.

5. Museo Maritimo Ria de Bilbao

Muelle Ramon de la Sota n0 1, 48011 Bilbao Spain +34 946 08 55 00 [email protected] http://www.museomaritimobilbao.eus
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4.0 based on 342 reviews

Museo Maritimo Ria de Bilbao

We welcome you to the Ria de Bilbao Maritime Museum, a privileged overlook that will bring you closer to the thrilling adventure of the sea via the Bilbao Estuary and Port.This space is located on the former site of the outbuildings of the Euskalduna shipyard, on the left bank of the Bilbao Estuary. The Euskalduna de Construcción y Reparación de Buques Corporation was established in 1900 and marked the beginning of modern civilian shipbuilding in the Basque Country. After a glorious past, Euskalduna announced its closing in 1984.The Bilbao Estuary has undergone a spectacular change in recent years. It has once again become the centre of attention, this time as a space for leisure and entertainment. Aside from being an invigorating element of the city and the region, the Museum´s purpose is also to preserve and spread the history, culture and identity of the men and women that have lived on and from the Bilbao Estuary, which is closely bound to maritime tradition.Come aboard with us!

Reviewed By MarcvonBern - Bern, Switzerland

Went there off-season and during the week: Had the museum for myself and enjoyed it very much. If you are into maritime history and / or the history of Bilbao I would very much recommend it.

6. Museo de Bellas Artes

Museo Plaza 2, 48009 Bilbao Spain +34 944 39 60 60 [email protected]
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4.0 based on 3 reviews

Museo de Bellas Artes

7. Casa de Cultura de Barrainkua

Barrainkua, 5, 48009 Bilbao Spain +34 944 24 59 02 [email protected]
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3.5 based on 2 reviews

Casa de Cultura de Barrainkua

8. ANTZE Concepcion Careaga

Plaza del Ensanche, 9, 48009 Bilbao Spain +34 944 23 06 38

9. Bilboko Kaleak

C/ Henao, 31, 48009 Bilbao Spain +34 944 25 61 12 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/Bilbokokaleak/photos_stream

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