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Museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry

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The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is a museum of modern and contemporary art designed by Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, and located in Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain. The museum is inaugurated on 18 October 1997 by King Juan Carlos I of Spain, with an exhibition of 250 contemporary works of art. Built alongside the Nervion River, which runs through the city of Bilbao to the Cantabrian Sea, it is one of several museums belonging to the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation and features permanent and visiting exhibits of works by Spanish and international artists. It is one of the largest museums in Spain.

Tourist Information Bilbao

WHEN IS THE MUSEUM OPEN?

11 am to 7 pm

WHEN IS THE MUSEUM CLOSE?

Monday closed, except: January 4; March 29; April 5; June 21 and 28; Mondays in July and August; September 6 and 13; October 11; November 1; December 6 and 27, 2021.
The Museum will be closed on December 25 and January 1.
On December 24 and 31 the Museum will close at 5 pm.

MAP OF THE MUSEUM?

map of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

ACCESS TO THE MUSEUM?

There are two accessible entrances:
Main facade: Access by elevator for wheelchair users (entrance through the Bar).
Riverside façade: Ramp access for wheelchair users.
There is also the entrance down the broad stairway on the main façade.
More information at https://cms.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/uploads/2020/11/accesos_al_museo_guggenheim.pdf

TICKETS
(As ticket fares can change frequently, these advertised prices are for reference only. The actual prices will be shown at time of booking.)

Students (ages 18-26) 6.5€ Online / 7.5€ Admission desk
Seniors (>65) / Pensioners 6.5€ Online / 7.5€ Admission desk
Children and youths under 18 Free Online / Free Admission desk
Museum Members Free Online / Free Admission desk

At the admission desk
Mon-Sun 11:00 am-6:30 pm
NOTE: The ticket office closes half an hour before Museum closing time.

OFFERS AND SAVINGS?

Admission prices vary depending on the types of visitors: adults, students (age 18-26), seniors (>65)/Pensioners, groups (20+ people), children and youths (under 18), and Museum Members.
Reduced price days on the last day of each exhibition. A discount of 50% will be applied from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
Free admission for visitors under 18 (Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult).
Those who would like to benefit from any of the discounts we offer to students under 26 and to retired seniors will have to present their ID at the admission desk.

BEST TIME FOR GROUPS

9 am to 2 pm

REMEMBER

Admissions desks close 30 min before closing time. Payment by card only. Visitors are kindly asked to clear the galleries 15 min before closing time.

ENJOY ART IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

In these different, challenging times, we would like to encourage you to come to the Museum and enjoy art in a safe environment both for you and our staff.

AUDIO GUIDE INCLUDED

Admission fee includes an audio guide containing information about the building and the exhibitions for a self-guided tour. Given the restrictions to the use of shared equipment, an audio guide app will be available for download

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