The Bilbao Museum of Fine arts

Tourists come to Bilbao to see the famous Guggenheim museum. The design of Frank Gehry’s art museum is truly breathtaking.
However, there is another gem not to be forgotten - The Bilbao Museum of Fine arts.

This museum came into being long before the Guggenheim museum was even contemplated. It was created as early as 1908. Seemingly Bilbao has always been endowed with visionary decision makers – the museum was founded as a way to “modernize” the city more than a century ago.

Even though I live in Bilbao it took me quite a while to discover the “Museo de Bellas Artes”, but now I am an avid visitor. What can be better that an early Sunday visit to the art gallery? Just be sure not to sleep in, two a clock is closing time and people head home for a full three course meal.

The Bilbao Museum of fine arts is located right in the heart of Bilbao, besides the luscious park, “Parque Doña Casilda”. You can easily get here both by foot or by bus.
The museum collection includes more than 6000 art works, dating from 12th century religious art to present day modern artists.
Here you can see paintings, drawings and sculptures and other art objects of a wide variety. The museum displays the main schools and artists in western art. It also contains an interesting collection of Basque art.

These are some artistic cycles you can enjoy in the Museum of fine Arts Bilbao:

• Romanesque
  
• Renaissance
  
• Baroque
  
• Rococo and Classicism
  
• Impressionism
  
• Spanish art
  
• Basque artists from late 19th century until present day

I normally try to join a guided tour. Unfortunately they are normally all in Spanish. Ask at the museum reception and you will get more information.

Follow this link to find out more about the Museum of fine Arts Bilbao

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