Artium Museum
Artium Museoa
The Basque centre for contemporary art, with sculptures, paintings and installations by Spanish and Basque artists from the 20th century onward
Artium opened in 2002 and is the major contemporary art museum of the Basque Country. Its collection includes works by Spanish and Basque artists such as Oteiza, Chillida, Dalí, Miró and Tàpies, alongside rotating international contemporary exhibitions. The entrance forecourt has large outdoor sculptures, and the underground galleries are spacious.
Entry costs about €5, and it is free at certain times. The museum is closed on Mondays. It is on the east side of the old town, about a 5-minute walk from the cathedral.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 11:00–14:00, 17:00–20:00 (check website)
Nearby sights
- BIBAT Museum (Archaeology & Fournier Playing Cards)
- Medieval Quarter (Casco Medieval)
- Los Arquillos
- Santa María Cathedral
- Medieval Wall
- Plaza de España (Plaza Nueva)
- Church of San Miguel
- Plaza de la Virgen Blanca