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Guggenheim Museum Bilbao Description
The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao encompasses two major aspects of art & architecture.

The modern curved and undulating structure (built 1991-7) was designed by Frank O. Gehry on what was an estuary of the Nervión River. Even one of Bilbao's principal bridges passes through it and thus the museum wraps itself around the very heart of the city. Partly clad in Titanium, the structure has been interpreted as a silver-scaled school of fish. Other sections are covered with sandstone, glass curtain walls, and staircases which serve the fact that much of the structure is below grade so as not to conflict with the surrounding city.

The interior contains 19 variously shaped galleries. The modern art collection places
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Hobbies & Activities category: Modern art;  Paintings, art collections;  Architecture - Modern;  Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain
Address
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
Abandoibarra Et. 2
E-48001 Bilbao
Spain
Hours
July 1 to August 31
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
September 1 to June 30
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
OpenClosed10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00
Closed20:0020:0020:0020:0020:0020:00
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Cost
AdultAdmission Cost
SeniorDiscount
StudentsDiscount
Child 12 & under
Group discountsDiscount
Tips
No interior photography.
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Taped tours for rent.
Facilities
Restaurant or food service
Transit
Metro: Moyua Station; Bus: 1, 10, 11, 13,18, 27, 38, 46, 48, 71
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