Gernika Peace Museum
Gernikako Bakearen Museoa
A museum about the bombing of Gernika in 1937 and the theme of peace. Its connection to Picasso's famous painting helps explain this small town.
On April 26, 1937, during the Spanish Civil War, the German Condor Legion bombed Gernika. Picasso was inspired to create his famous painting “Guernica” in response. The Peace Museum uses immersive galleries to recreate the scene of the bombing and presents exhibits on peace and reconciliation, with materials in both Chinese and English. Tickets cost about €6, and the museum is closed on Mondays. It is in the centre of Gernika, about a five-minute walk from the Assembly House and the Gernika Tree. From Bilbao, take the Euskotren E1 line, a journey of about 50 minutes.
Opening hours
Closed Mon; approx. 10:00–19:00; Sun 10:00–14:00
Nearby sights
- Gernika Assembly House & Tree of Gernika
- Santimamiñe Cave
- Oma Painted Forest
- Mundaka & Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve
- Elantxobe
- Bermeo
- San Juan de Gaztelugatxe
- Bakio Beach