Guggenheim Bilbao Tickets 2026: Prices, Free Entry & Booking Tips
Adult tickets cost €15. Under-18s are always free. And there's one weekly free window most visitors don't know about. Here's everything verified.
The Guggenheim Bilbao is one of the most visited museums in Spain, and unlike the Prado or the Picasso Museum, it has a free weekly window that most travel guides don't mention. Here's what you're actually paying, what you can see for free, and how to book without overpaying.
Ticket prices
Adult (18–64): €15. Reduced rate for people over 65, pensioners, and students aged 18–26: €7.50. Under 18: always free, no booking needed (must be accompanied by an adult if under 12).
The Artean Pass costs €18 and covers both the Guggenheim and the Museo de Bellas Artes. If you're spending more than a day in Bilbao and want to see both, it saves around €7 compared to buying separately.
Book at tickets.guggenheim-bilbao.eus. Tickets are timed — you choose a 30-minute entry window. Don't use third-party resellers; they charge more for the same ticket with no benefit.
Where to book
Our take: Buy directly at tickets.guggenheim-bilbao.eus — timed slots, same price, no markup. GYG's standalone entry is no longer available; if you want a guided tour, t311623 includes the ticket and expert commentary.
When is it free?
Every Tuesday, 6:00–8:00 PM. The museum offers free admission to its exhibitions. No booking required, first-come first-served. This is genuine free entry — the same permanent collection and whatever temporary exhibition is running.
Two hours is tight but workable if you go straight to Gallery 104 (Richard Serra's The Matter of Time) and the Atrium. That's the visit most people remember.
Last day of each temporary exhibition: 50% off from 4:00 PM. Check the museum's website for exhibition end dates.
Under 18: free any day, any time.
The Guggenheim Bilbao guide — on your phone inside
- Room-by-room route with key works
- Insider tips from real visitors
- Open it on your phone inside the museum
Opening hours
Tuesday to Sunday: 10:00–19:00. The museum extends to 20:00 during Easter week (March 30–April 12) and summer (June 15–September 13).
Closed most Mondays, with these exceptions: March 30, April 6, all Mondays from June 15 to September 7, October 12, December 7, December 28.
Best time to visit: Tuesday to Thursday at opening (10:00), or after 16:00 any weekday. The museum fills up between 11:00 and 14:00, especially on weekends and rainy days when locals also head indoors.
What's free outside
The exterior sculptures are publicly accessible at no cost, any day, any time. Jeff Koons' Puppy (a 12-metre dog covered in 60,000 flowers) is at the main entrance. Louise Bourgeois' Maman (a 9-metre bronze spider) is near the riverfront. Fujiko Nakaya's fog sculpture activates every hour for about eight minutes.
| Adult | €15 |
| Reduced (65+, students 18–26) | €7.50 |
| Under 18 | Free |
| Free Tuesdays | 6:00–8:00 PM |
| Artean Pass | €18 (Guggenheim + Bellas Artes) |
| Hours | Tue–Sun 10:00–19:00 (20:00 in summer + Easter) |
| Closed | Most Mondays |
| Book at | GetYourGuide (guided tour + ticket) · tickets.guggenheim-bilbao.eus |
Prices and hours verified March 2026. Confirm on the official site before you go.
Last verified: March 2026
Frequently asked questions
How much are Guggenheim Bilbao tickets?
Adult (18–64): €15. Reduced (65+, pensioners, students 18–26): €7.50. Under 18: free. The Artean Pass (€18) combines Guggenheim + Museo de Bellas Artes and saves money if you visit both.
When is Guggenheim Bilbao free?
Every Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Under-18s are always free. On the last day of each temporary exhibition, 50% off from 4:00 PM.
Do you need to book in advance?
Yes. Tickets are timed and summer weekends sell out. Book at tickets.guggenheim-bilbao.eus. Avoid third-party resellers.
What are the opening hours?
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–19:00. Extended to 20:00 during Easter week (March 30–April 12) and summer (June 15–September 13). Closed most Mondays.
For what to see once you're inside, the Guggenheim Bilbao guide covers the key works, the best route, and what most visitors miss.