Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Bilbao: Photos, Reviews & Location

Gleaming titanium and glass museum, designed by Frank Gehry, housing major 20th-century artworks.

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#1 of 8 Tourist attractions in Bilbao #1 of 3 Museums in Bilbao

LocalGuideWorld score: 4.50

0.5 km from the center of Bilbao

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Abandoibarra Etorb., 2, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain

guggenheim-bilbao.eus

+34 944 35 90 80

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What is the rating of Guggenheim Museum Bilbao?: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is rated 4.5 out of 5 based on 147,406 reviews.
How does Guggenheim Museum Bilbao rank in Bilbao?: Guggenheim Museum Bilbao is #1 of 8 Tourist attractions in Bilbao by LocalGuideWorld score (rating weighted by number of reviews).
Where is Guggenheim Museum Bilbao located?: Abandoibarra Etorb., 2, 48009 Bilbo, Bizkaia, Spain — 0.5 km from the center of Bilbao.
How can I contact Guggenheim Museum Bilbao?: Phone: +34 944 35 90 80 · Website: guggenheim-bilbao.eus

Reviews (14)

Van Zee 2023 Nov 14

It is a museum with extravagant exterior. I really did not find the interior so exceptional. Picasso's sculptures made me think about beauty around us, but I felt strange after seeing them. He is definitely not my type of genius. I really preferred the tulips on the first floor 🌷.

Adelina Christiana 2023 Nov 11

We had a great time while visiting the Museum inside and outside. I like it a lot, especially the architecture of the building. The exhibitions were also interesting and we dedicated time to each other, to see and to understand it.

I totally recommend the museum. I would revisit it in future.

Keat Chiew 2023 Nov 03

I supposed everything that needs to be said about this iconic building is said.

I must admit after reading and seeing pictures of the Guggenheim remotely, I set the bar too high. That said, it is still an overwhelming sight. I am just glad I am able to see it in person.

If you come to Bilbao, a big part of that decision is because you want to see this. And the exhibits if they are to your taste.

Amanda Nebs 2023 Oct 18

The place is massive and beautiful with lots of sculptures and arts. Inside the museum is a bar and bistro, where you can get a bite and have a rest. Near the spider sculpture, a lady that takes beautiful pictures of you in an old fashioned newspaper cover p kinda print out, set up a stand there, anyone going there should definitely get their pictures taken by her.

Jeremy Morton 2023 Oct 06

Modern art just doesn’t interest me personally. Very glad that I visited the museum, but wouldn’t get tickets to go back inside. The architecture of the building along with the outdoor sculptures on the other hand were very impressive. If you’re not into modern art I’d definitely recommend visiting the Guggenheim from the outside.

Marjolein Velthuizen 2023 Sep 13

The building was already amazing on the outside, but love to walk through it too. The exhibitions were quite diverse, so I like some of it. However, other things did not fully suit my taste. Currently the second floor is not open, so a 1 hour visit was all we needed. Luckily the tickets were relatively cheap. Definitely worth a visit!

Sam Caesar 2023 Sep 06

Definitely the best experience for culture and art in Bilbao. Even though we took young children it was entertaining enough for everybody with famous artists and exhibitions that make you think, reading books for the young ones, and audio descriptions for older ones! Everything is beautiful inside and out.

Alexssandra Manaia 2023 Aug 31

This museum is awesome! The exhibitions were great, but only the building itself is worth the visit, outside and inside. The staff was also kind, and the museum was full (August holiday time), so it is good to buy tickets in advance, directly in their website.

Anna Tiurina 2023 Aug 31

Beautiful building and premises. Definitely worth seeing from outside. Unfortunately we were not big fans of the exposition inside. Way too expensive for what you get to see. If you’re not a fan of weird art and doubting to go, don’t do it.
The cafeteria is nice, tasty options.

Mark Minehan 2023 Aug 30

Modern and abstract art. Not my cup of tea really. Some of the art installations were so good, they were breathtaking. Some were simply confusing, and others were so bad that I could've done better with one hand tied behind my back and a blindfold on while hopping on one leg and eating an ice cream. Worth visiting for sure, but unless you're into your existentialism, and into finding inspiration where clearly none exists, then you'll struggle to have a four or five star experience here. 3.5 stars, no more. Probably five stars if you like modern and abstract. I don't.

Ivan Dumančić 2023 Aug 27

Unique experience, both art and architecture. Worth visiting and spending a few hours to explore. Part of the exhibition is outside so having a good weather would be nice. Lower rating as the Gift shop is extremely overpriced, you can barely find any item that is less than 20 euro.

Benjamin Davidson 2023 Aug 22

The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao is absolutely exceptional. From its exquisite architecture to it extraordinary exhibits, it's simply a must-see attraction that anyone and everyone who has the opportunity should visit. I loved every minute and look forward to the new things I'll find next time that I visit it.

Francesca Margherita Padula 2023 Aug 15

Amazing experience. Visit and walking around the gigantic museum, experiencing all the shades and reflections depending on the weather of Bilbao is an experience. As well as visiting the different exhibitions continuously researched by the Museum. The ground floor with the steel curves from Serra is a must see, no space could better fit the dynamics of the art.

Antonis Kontidis 2023 Aug 08

what a masterpiece building ! amazing on the outside and inside, the tour in the museum took us approximately 1.5 hour to see pretty much everything, we had no much time so we were on a rush. no cue when we went to buy tickets. if you visit Bilbao even for a few hours -like us- visit it! worth it 100%