Archaeological Museum, Archaeological museum in historic district, Bilbao, Spain.
The museum spans three floors across 1000 square meters, displaying archaeological artifacts from prehistoric times through the nineteenth century in chronological sections.
The building served as a railway station connecting Bilbao to Asua Valley from 1895, including a funeral chapel for the municipal cemetery transportation.
The permanent collection presents seven distinct periods of regional development, from Paleolithic tools to Medieval structures through interactive digital displays.
The museum opens Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 19:30, with reduced hours on Sundays, offering different rates for various age groups.
Twenty interactive screens provide virtual reality experiences of local caves, allowing visitors to explore prehistoric dwelling spaces through digital technology.
Location: Bilbao
Location: Biscay
Location: Basque Country
Address: Mallona Galtzadak, 2. 48006 Bilbo
Phone: +34944040990
Website: http://bizkaikoa.bizkaia.eus/detalleContenido.asp?id=68&t=1
GPS coordinates: 43.25870,-2.92163
Latest update: March 4, 2025 15:31
Bilbao combines contemporary art with Gothic architecture and offers visitors insight into Basque culture and history. The Guggenheim Museum draws art enthusiasts from around the world with its sculptural titanium facade, while the Fine Arts Museum houses a significant collection of classical and modern works. The Mercado de la Ribera, an Art Nouveau structure on the riverfront, is Europe's largest covered market and showcases the region's culinary traditions. The old quarter clusters around the Gothic Cathedral of St. James and Plaza Nueva, whose 19th-century arcades shelter bars and restaurants. Along the Nervión, historic bridges like Arenal Bridge and modern structures like Zubizuri Bridge connect both riverbanks. The Begoña Basilica sits above the city and provides views across the rooftops and hills. The Arriaga Theatre and Euskalduna Palace represent different architectural periods, while Azkuna Zentroa repurposes an early 20th-century wine warehouse as a cultural center. The Artxanda funicular railway enables panoramic views across the entire urban area and surrounding mountains.
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Casa Calzadas De Mallona 13 - 15
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Casa Ronda 33
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Casa Maria Muñoz 2
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