Bilbao · Abandoibarra and Ensanche
Fine Arts Museum
A large museum with works from the Middle Ages to the present, including Basque and Spanish painters. The collections close an hour before the building.
- 2 h 30
- €12
- Booking: not needed
- Abandoibarra and Ensanche
Data checked on November 2, 2026
The museum sits beside the Guggenheim area and balances the modern building with an older collection. The galleries run in time order from medieval art to the present. Many visitors pair it with the Guggenheim on the same day using the combined ticket. An audio guide is available free on the museum's site.
What to look for
- Basque and Spanish painting
- Works from the Middle Ages to the contemporary period
- The galleries beside the park
- The free audio guide
Opening hours
| Monday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–6:00 pm | last entry 5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–7:00 pm | last entry 6:30 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–3:00 pm | last entry 2:30 pm |
Monday and Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 to 19:00, with the collections open until 18:00. Tuesday from 10:00 to 18:00, with free entry and the temporary exhibitions closed. Sunday from 10:00 to 15:00. Closed on 25 December, 1 January and 6 January, and open until 15:00 on 24 and 31 December. The ticket office closes 30 minutes before the museum.
Source: Bilbao Bellas Artes Museoa, checked November 2, 2026
Tickets and booking
Adult ticket €12. The general ticket costs 12 euros and the reduced ticket 6 euros. Under 18 enter free, as does everyone on Tuesdays. The combined ticket with the Guggenheim costs 16 euros.
Getting there
Tip
Come on a rainy afternoon, or on a Tuesday if you want free entry and accept that the temporary shows are closed.