text courtesy 'Jaume Palau'
location information
The Guggenheim Museum first opened on 3rd October 1997, with its doors opening to the public on 19th October. Designed by Frank O. Gehry, the museum is the main tourist attraction of Bilbao, with its aim to rejuvenate the surrounding areas. The building represents an outstanding example of the most avant-garde architecture of the 20th century. Since its opening, it seems like it is attracted more viewers than the Art itself!
bond connections
The Guggenheim Museum is seen in the pre-credit sequence of The World Is Not Enough, as Bond visits Mr Lachaise, the Swiss banker.
useful information
Monday the museum is closed. Tuesday to Sunday the museum is open 10 am-8 pm. In July and August the Museum opens Monday to Sunday from 10 am. to 8 pm. The ticket window closes half an hour before museum closing time. Galleries begin closing 15 minutes before museum closing time. The museum is closed on December 25th and January 1st.
location directions
Metro: Moyua station.
Streetcar: Guggenheim stop
Bus (Bilbobus):
Lines 1, 10, 13, 18, stopping at the Fine Arts Museum Square.
Lines 13, 27, 38, 46 & 48, stopping at Alameda de Recalde no. 11 & 12.
Lines 11, 71 stopping at La Salve Square.
Rail: RENFE: Bilbao-Abando station.
ET/FV: Atxuri station
FEVE: Santander station.
Airport: Bilbao's airport is just 15 km from the city center. §
