7 Specialty Museums in Bilbao That You Shouldn't Miss

February 14, 2022 Nicolette Lion

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. 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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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.

2. Museo de Reproducciones de Bilbao - Bilboko Berreginen Museoa

Calle San Francisco, 14, 48003 Bilbao Spain +34 946 79 02 55 http://www.museoreproduccionesbilbao.org/es/
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Museo de Reproducciones de Bilbao - Bilboko Berreginen Museoa

3. Museo de Bellas Artes

Museo Plaza 2, 48009 Bilbao Spain +34 944 39 60 60 [email protected]
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Museo de Bellas Artes

4. Museo de Pasos de Semana Santa

Iturribide 3, 48006 Bilbao Spain +34 944 15 04 33 http://www.museodepasosbilbao.com/es/index.html
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Museo de Pasos de Semana Santa

Reviewed By W6432BHerick

There are 3 main parts in this museum of the Holy Week. There are cloaks and suits (nazarenos & capirotes) and artifacts that people wear during the Holy Week. There is also a exposition on the life of Christ with beautiful hand crafted miniatures in displays to watch. There are over 40 of these display cases, all showing a specific part of the life of Christ. Walk from one to the other to follow the life of Christ. And last there are the sculptures/floats (Pasos) that are being carried through the streets of Bilbao during the procession of the Pasos at the Holy Week. These sculptures are stored here in the museum. Some date back to the 18th century(!) while most were made in the nineteen-forties. Admissions is only 2 euros and the people that work there don't speak English, but with a piece of paper and a translator App on your phone they are very helpful and willing to explain a lot.

5. Casa de Cultura de Barrainkua

Barrainkua, 5, 48009 Bilbao Spain +34 944 24 59 02 [email protected]
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Casa de Cultura de Barrainkua

6. Plaza de Toros de Vista Alegre de Bilbao. Museo Taurino.

Calle Martin Aguero 1, 48012 Bilbao Spain +34 944 44 86 98 [email protected] http://www.plazatorosbilbao.com
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Plaza de Toros de Vista Alegre de Bilbao. Museo Taurino.

PLAZA DE TOROS DE VISTA ALEGRE DE BILBAO La actual Plaza de Toros de Vista Alegre fue inaugurada el 19 de junio de 1.962, 9 meses y 15 días después del incendio que destruyó la Plaza Vieja. El arquitecto que la diseñó fue D. Luís de Gana y Hoyos con la colaboración del Excmo. Ayuntamiento de Bilbao, la Excma. Diputación Provincial de Bizkaia y la Cámara Oficial de Comercio, Industria y Navegación de Bilbao. Actualmente tiene un aforo de 14.725 espectadores. En la Plaza de Toros de Vista Alegre de Bilbao, se celebrán las Corridas Generales en el mes de Agosto. MUSEO TAURINO. Dentro de esta Plaza, se encuentra también el MUSEO TAURINO, el 9 de Junio de 1995 se inauguraba el Museo . El Museo Taurino de Bilbao configura básicamente como una unidad didáctica que marca ocho secuencias generales de la Historia de la Tauromaquia.

7. Azkue Fundazioa

Agoitz Plaza 1 48015 Bilbao, Bizkaia, 48015 Bilbao Spain +34 944 02 80 81 [email protected] http://www.azkuefundazioa.eus/
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