Bilbao - Guggenheim Museum Bilbao 
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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.
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.
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The interior contains 19 variously shaped galleries. The modern art collection places particular emphasis on sculpture.
The museum features a rotating permanent collection as well as special exhibitions.
Address:
Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, Abandoibarra Et. 2, E-48001 Bilbao, Spain
Hours:
July 1 to August 31: 10am-8pm
September 1 to June 30: 10am-8pm; Closed: Mon
Always closed on: New Year's Day (January 1), Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Tips: No interior photography.
Disability Access: Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities: Restaurant or food service
Transit: Metro: Moyua Station; Bus: 1, 10, 11, 13,18, 27, 38, 46, 48, 71
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A bench out front of the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao.
