Museo Arqueológico de Bizkaia
Museum of the Provincial Council (Diputación Foral) that traces more than 100,000 years of human presence in Bizkaia and holds the materials from its excavations.
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About the museum
The Museo Arqueológico de Bizkaia, called Arkeologi Museoa in Basque, is the reference centre for the archaeology of the territory. It is on the Calzada de Mallona, in the old town (Casco Viejo) of Bilbao, and belongs to the Diputación Foral de Bizkaia (Provincial Council of Bizkaia). In 2009 the Archaeology and Prehistory collections that had been displayed in the Museo Vasco were transferred to this new museum.
Its permanent exhibition occupies two floors and traces human presence in Bizkaia from more than 100,000 years ago to historical times. As well as spreading knowledge about the territory's past, the museum takes care of the storage, conservation and restoration of materials from archaeological excavations carried out in Bizkaia, and it serves researchers from Monday to Friday. It also programmes temporary exhibitions and guided tours.
Highlights
- Journey through more than 100,000 years of human presence in Bizkaia
- Permanent exhibition over two floors
- Reference centre for the archaeology of Bizkaia
- Materials from excavations carried out in Bizkaia
- Guided tours for groups
Permanent exhibition
- Exposición permanente de arqueología de Bizkaia – Two-floor route through human presence in Bizkaia from more than 100,000 years ago to historical times.
- Operated by
- Diputación Foral de Bizkaia
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3.50 |
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| Reduced | €2Holders of the pensioner card (carné de jubilado), over-65s, young people up to age 26, people with disabilities, unemployed people and groups of 10 or more people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 11 · Free admission for under-12s. |
| Seniors | €2Over-65s and holders of the pensioner card. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €2 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2 per personSchool groups pay €1 per pupil. Guided tours for groups: €10 (minimum 10 people), with advance booking by telephone. |
Free admission: 18 May (International Museum Day).
Free admission for under-12s, for ICOM card holders and on 18 May. The website lists Friday as “Día del Museo” (Museum Day) without specifying the rate for that day.
Accessibility
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Kids & families
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Getting there & parking
By public transit
Casco Viejo (metro)
Metro: Casco Viejo station.
Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for €10 for groups of at least 10 people, with advance booking by telephone (944 040 990); some thematic tours require booking. |
