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.
We're
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.
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.
Rescue at sea: between miracle and technique
The health of the oceans
The Consulate of Bilbao
Surf space
A shipyard turned into a museum
The “Carola” crane
Erain
Port Centre
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.
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.
An iconic witness to Bilbao’s past industrial and maritime culture, and one of the flagship exhibits of Itsasmuseum.
The history of the Euskalduna docks stretches back over 150 years. They are currently home to the main vessels in our collection.
This building houses the pumps used to drain the docks and keep them dry.
This project seeks to preserve knowledge of the trade of shipwrighting and highlight its importance in Bizkaia in the 20th century.
Over 3000 m² of space given over to permanent and temporary exhibitions awaits you.
See the Museum before you get here and easily plan your visit in advance.
Personalise your event in a unique setting strategically located in the heart of Bilbao.