The Museum of Fine Arts

The Fine Arts Museum of Bilbao

The Fine Arts Museum is one of the richest museums in Spain, dear to the heart of the people of Bilbao. The Bilbao audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this great institution, which brings together collections ranging from the old masters to contemporary art.

A great institution born in 1908

The Fine Arts Museum of Bilbao was created in 1908 and today is among the most important museums in Spain. Its collections cover several centuries of art history, from the old masters to contemporary art, including Basque and Spanish painting. Located near the Doña Casilda park, in an elegant setting, it offers a rich artistic panorama, complementary to the nearby Guggenheim.

What to see

Here you discover a rich collection ranging from the old masters to contemporary art, including fine works of Basque and Spanish painting. The Fine Arts Museum offers an artistic panorama complementary to the Guggenheim. It is a major stop for art lovers, near the Doña Casilda park.

Practical information

The Fine Arts Museum lies near the Doña Casilda park, in the heart of Bilbao, reachable on foot. The visit generally has a fee and follows its own hours, which vary by day and season, with a possible closure on certain days. It is best to check the arrangements before coming.

When was the Fine Arts Museum of Bilbao created?

In 1908; it is today among the most important museums in Spain, with collections from the old masters to contemporary art.

Where is the Fine Arts Museum of Bilbao?

Near the Doña Casilda park, in the heart of Bilbao.