Bilbao Beautiful Arts Museum

The project was created to free up several spaces to join and optimize guest services (reception area, cafeteria restaurant, bookstore, study area and an auditorium) and increase the available exhibition space. The Museum’s main entrance was changed and put in the axis that joins the city center with the neighboring district of Abandoibarra. Finally, air conditioning was installed in the old building and the Museum’s offices were relocated and refurbished.

The project has expanded the space designated for exhibitions to approximately 1,000 m2. This extra space has been used for the permanent collection as well as for temporary expositions.

Altogether the job planned for a 6,450 m2 increase in the Museum’s surface area.

Project Info
Project Bilbao Beautiful Arts Museum
Architect Luis Uriarte
Constructed 2001
Location 48011 Bilbao