Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

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Site deserving of preservation as a World Heritage Site for its historical, cultural, and educational value in presenting works of contemporary art to the public. The museum is one of the most fascinating buildings of the twentieth century, having been constructed around the century's midpoint. Artists from all over the globe, working in a variety of art movements (including impressionism, post-impressionism, modernism, and contemporary art), have their works displayed in special exhibitions.


Enrich your knowledge at this epicentre of art and architecture:

Though art enthusiasts make up the majority of visitors, anyone can appreciate the works on display. The museum's goal is to be a cultural and learning centre, so it frequently holds events like lectures by well-known artists.


Learn why the Guggenheim Museum is unusual among buildings in that it has sparked so much controversy:

The Guggenheim, a legendary symbol of the 20th century, ushered in a golden age of museum design that is still going strong. The building itself can be just as important to a museum visit as the artworks it houses, as Wright's design proclaimed.

The circular building is one of the city's most distinctive structures due to its innovative design.


Explore the diverse forms of art appreciated here:

Since rebranding itself as an international institution, the Guggenheim has expanded its collection to include works by contemporary artists and held comprehensive displays of Chinese and African cultural artefacts. The building is a total of about 95 feet in length and is 7 stories high. Contemporary art typically attracts visitors who spend one to two hours exploring the exhibition space. The majority of museumgoers tend to be art experts, but anyone can enjoy the exhibits for what they are.


Embrace the art housed here:

The Guggenheim Museum houses a significant collection of Wassily Kandinsky's works. Other modern masters represented in the permanent collection include Paul Klee, Franz Marc, Robert Delaunay, Marc Chagall, and Fernand Léger. The Impressionist and Post-Impressionist strands in the Justin K. Thannhauser Foundation Collection of Modern Art are particularly robust.


Scroll through the collection and understand it’s historical and cultural significance:

The museum has a permanent collection of over 6,000 works and regularly hosts temporary exhibitions that feature both works from the collection and those on loan from other institutions. There are also poetry readings, dance performances, and musical concerts.

  • imageDuration Required
    3 hours

Address of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

Abandoibarra Etorb., 2, 48009 Bilbo, Spain

Opening & Closing time of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao

  • Monday
    Closed
  • Tuesday
    10:00-19:00
  • Wednesday
    10:00-19:00
  • Thursday
    10:00-19:00
  • Friday
    10:00-19:00
  • Saturday
    10:00-19:00
  • Sunday
    10:00-19:00

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