Basque Museum (Euskal Museoa)
Euskal Museoa Bilbao
A Basque archaeology, ethnography and history museum in a former 17th-century Jesuit college in the Old Town. It explores Basque fishing, shepherding and pelota culture.
The museum occupies a former 17th-century Jesuit college. Its collection covers Basque prehistoric archaeology, traditional fishing and whaling, shepherding, farming tools, costume and folk customs, including pelota. In the central cloister stands the prehistoric stone figure known as the Mikeldi idol, the museum's treasure. The top floor features a large relief model of Biscay province. Admission is about €3, and entry is free on Thursdays. It is on Miguel de Unamuno Square in Siete Calles, right beside the exit of Casco Viejo metro station.
Opening hours
Closed Tue; approx. 10:00–19:00; Sun 10:00–14:00
Nearby sights
- Plaza Nueva
- Casco Viejo, Bilbao
- Bilbao Cathedral (Cathedral of Santiago)
- Church of San Antón
- Mercado de la Ribera
- Arriaga Theatre
- Basilica of Begoña
- Zubizuri