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Bilbao Fine Arts Museum

2 Museo Plaza, Bilbo, Euskadi

Description

The Bilbao Fine Arts Museum (Museo de Bellas Artes de Bilbao) holds a collection of Basque, Spanish and European paintings, sculptures, drawings and applied arts. These belong to various time periods starting from the 12th century through to contemporary art with artists such as El Greco, Goya, Sorolla or Gauguin represented.

Access & Transport

The museum is at the edge of Doña Casilda Park, on the southern side of Euskadi Plaza, 400m from the Guggenheim and 1.5km northwest of the historical centre of the city. The metro stops at Plaza Moyua, 500m away and tram #5 at Guggenheim.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining a visit there with a walk through the Doña Casilda Park. The Guggenheim Museum is another possible combination for a different kind of art and experience.

Meta review

The museum lives in the shadow of the Guggenheim in travel guides and magazines, but many online reviewers actually prefer these more traditional collections - with the exception of the contemporary art sections that draw very little compliments. Favourites include the Old Masters, in particular a room with several Rubens. The ongoing renovation and expansion works are currently impacting the quality of the visits and the reviews.

Environmental & Social

Minor environmental impact to run the museum (mostly electricity). Helps spread the arts

Conclusion

The Fine Arts Museum of Bilbao is a solid cultural activity option that, once the expansion works are completed, should warrant a detour from within the Pais Vasco for art enthusiasts. Clearly not as eye catching as other structures in the city.

Key positive

Eclectic collection spanning several centuries

Affordable entrance fees (waived at the time of this review)

Key negative

No world-famous masterpieces to attract more visitors

Disappointing contemporary artwork

Suitability

Accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. Children under 12-14yrs old may not find the content interesting

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

August 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Closed on 25 Dec, 01 Jan, 06 Jan

av. transport time:0h 20m

est. visit time:1h 45m

Regulated hours

Monday10:00 - 20:00

Tuesday -

Wednesday10:00 - 20:00

Thursday10:00 - 20:00

Friday10:00 - 20:00

Saturday10:00 - 20:00

Sunday10:00 - 15:00

Pricing
Free admission whilst expansion works are ongoing
Free

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