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waiting for you

Feel the salt air and smell the sea in the middle of Bilbao - with everything you need to guarantee a safe and pleasant visit. If you prefer, we can bring the museum to you with the "Digital Itsasmuseum"

Spring 2023
Children's activities

Discover the children's activities and plans for the whole family we’re proposing for this spring.

A museum connected
to the sea

Biscay and its people have lived for centuries by and for the sea: a door to the world and a connection with other traditions and cultures.

Itsasmuseum shows us the maritime universe that extends from the Estuary of Bilbao to the Bay of Biscay.

About us

Our museum is a dynamic, friendly place open to public participation, which offers visitors a unique experience as they discover the maritime heritage and culture of Bilbao and Bizkaia.

And now you can also…

Discover our temporary exhibitions, activities and workshops.

01.02.2023 - 26.04.2023

Surf Like You Are, Live Like You Surf

Exhibition by Jorge López de Guereñu consisting of surfboards painted by the artist, unique portraits of well-known faces from the world of surfing, two large-format sculptures and an audiovisual piece.

2023.03.07 - 2023.05.01

Sea, the red cadmiun has not come

Mar, el rojo cadmio no ha venido, (Sea, the red cadmiun has not come) is an exhibition by the artist Lorea Oar-Arteta in which the sea is the protagonist.

Community


Join the Itsasmuseum community!

Take an active part in the life of the museum and enjoy special offers available only to members of our maritime community.

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Get to know Itsasmuseum

ilustración de la grúa Carola

The “Carola” crane


An iconic witness to Bilbao’s past industrial and maritime culture, and one of the flagship exhibits of Itsasmuseum.

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ilustración de los diques

Docks


The history of the Euskalduna docks stretches back over 150 years. They are currently home to the main vessels in our collection.

ilustración de la casa de bombas

Pump house


This building houses the pumps used to drain the docks and keep them dry.

ilustración de erain

Erain


This project seeks to preserve knowledge of the trade of shipwrighting and highlight its importance in Bizkaia in the 20th century.

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ilustración del Itsasmuseum

Interior


Over 3000 m² of space given over to permanent and temporary exhibitions awaits you.

360º VIEW OF THE MUSEUM

See the Museum before you get here and easily plan your visit in advance.

Calendar of events

Organise your event

Personalise your event in a unique setting strategically located in the heart of Bilbao.