Basque Museum, Bilbao

Name: Basque Museum
Address: Unamuno Miguel Plaza, 4, Bilbao, 48006, Spain
Telephone: +34 944 15 54 23

#33 among attractions in Bilbao

Museum, History museum

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Facts and practical information

Basque Museum (address: Unamuno Miguel Plaza, 4) is a place located in Bilbao (Basque Country autonomous community) and belongs to the category of museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 66 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 43°15'29"N latitude and 2°55'19"W longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. Basque Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Unamuno (bus, 1 min walk), Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo (metro, 4 min walk), Ribera (tram, 5 min walk), Bilbao-Concordia (train, 7 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Plaza Nueva (square, 3 min walk), Ibaiondo (neighbourhood, 3 min walk), Bilbao Cathedral (church, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 43°15'29"N, 2°55'19"W

Address

Unamuno Miguel Plaza, 4Ibaiondo (Zazpi Kaleak)Bilbao 48006 Spain

Contact

+34 944 15 54 23

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Basque Museum open?

Basque Museum is open:

Monday 10 am - 7 pm
Tuesday closed
Wednesday 10 am - 7 pm
Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 7 pm
Saturday 10 am - 1:30 pm & 4 pm - 7 pm
Sunday 10 am - 2 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Basque Museum?

Nearby attractions include Plaza Nueva, Bilbao (3 min walk), Ibaiondo, Bilbao (3 min walk), Bilbao Cathedral, Bilbao (3 min walk), Casco Viejo, Bilbao (3 min walk).

How to get to Basque Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basque Museum:

Bus

Unamuno • Lines: A2, A5 (1 min walk)
San Nicolás 4 • Lines: A2, A5 (4 min walk)

Metro

Zazpikaleak/Casco Viejo • Lines: L1, L2, L3 (4 min walk)
Abando • Lines: L1, L2 (10 min walk)

Tram

Ribera • Lines: T1 (5 min walk)
Arriaga • Lines: T1 (6 min walk)

Train

Bilbao-Concordia (7 min walk)
Bilbao-Abando (10 min walk)