Bilbao · Casco Viejo
Basque Museum
The museum of Basque history and culture in the old town, set around a cloister. It covers archaeology, ethnography and everyday life.
- 1 h 30
- €10
- Booking: not needed
- Casco Viejo
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The museum sits in the old town and tells the story of the Basque people from prehistory to the present. The route runs through archaeology rooms and ethnography collections, with objects from daily life. The cloister is open and works as a pause. The visit is quiet compared with the Guggenheim.
What to look for
- The cloister
- Prehistoric and archaeological collections
- Ethnography and daily life displays
- Objects from Basque history
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed | |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–2:00 pm | last entry 1:00 pm |
Monday and Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00 and Sunday and holidays from 10:00 to 14:00. Closed on Tuesdays and on 1 and 6 January and 24, 25 and 31 December. Last entry is one hour before closing.
Source: Euskal Museoa Bilbao, checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €10. The general ticket costs 10 euros and the reduced ticket 5 euros. Entry is free every Wednesday and for under 18.
Getting there
Tip
Come on a Wednesday for free entry, and do not plan it for a Tuesday, when it is closed.