Experts' Choice Award Bilbao Fine Arts Museum
What the experts agree on
Spain's underrated fine-arts gem showcases Gothic to contemporary art with refreshingly logical galleries. Expert-curated collections from Gauguin to Hockney rival top Spanish museums, offering relief from the Guggenheim's sensory overload.
“Considered one of the top five museums in a country that has a staggering number of museums and great paintings.”
– Fodor's
Concierge "Sharing a city with the Guggenheim means Bilbao's fine-arts museum doesn't always get the recognition it deserves."
Frommer's "First, its tidy linear organization by art historical category seems a reassuring return to order after the disorienting galleries of the Guggenheim. Second, it has a few outstanding pieces of art." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"The Museo de Bellas Artes houses a compelling collection that includes everything from Gothic sculptures to 20th-century pop art." Full review
Michelin Guide 2 Stars
"Numerous Spanish artists are obviously represented, along with Basque and foreign artists, such as Gauguin, Delaunay, Léger, Bacon, Hockney, Alechinsky and Kapoor." Full review
National Geographic
