Euskararen Etxea

About the museum

Euskararen Etxea was founded in 2004 on the joint initiative of the Bizkaia Provincial Council, the Bilbao town council and the Basque Government. It is now run by Azkue Fundazioa and presents itself as a point of reference both for those working on the Basque language and for the public. It is on Plaza Agoitz, in the San Ignacio district of Bilbao.

Its public area is the Centro de Interpretación del Euskera (Basque Language Interpretation Centre), an exhibition that aims to convey the vitality and diversity of the language in a playful and sensory way: it offers up-to-date data on its situation, traces its history, presents word games and shows audiovisual material on its transmission and future challenges. The contents are in Basque, Spanish, English and French, and visitors can listen to, read and sing in Basque.

The house also has three multipurpose rooms that organisations dedicated to the Basque language can use free of charge, and a co-working space. In December 2024 it received the Council of Europe Best Museum Award 2025, which recognised its work as a small museum, with only three permanent staff, that carries out many activities together with a network of collaborators.

Highlights

• Centro de Interpretación del Euskera with a playful, sensory visit
• Contents in Basque, Spanish, English and French
• Free admission and free guided visits
• Council of Europe Best Museum Award 2025
• Multipurpose rooms and co-working space

Permanent exhibition

• Centro de Interpretación del Euskera – Permanent, experiential exhibition on the vitality and diversity of the Basque language, with data on its situation, a historical overview, word games and audiovisual material.

Founded

2004

Operated by

Azkue Fundazioa

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

The visit to the Centro de Interpretación del Euskera and the guided visits are free of charge.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator
• Accessible restroom
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

All entrances are at street level and accessible. There is a lift serving all floors, with buttons at accessible height and in Braille, and accessible toilets with space for wheelchairs and grab rails. Guide dogs, assistance dogs and alert dogs are welcome, and staff help anyone who needs it.

Kids & families

The website does not mention specific family activities; schools have a school programme.

Getting there & parking

The nearest bus stop is 110 metres away. There is another public lift in Plaza Levante, 400 metres from the centre.

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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