Museo Guggenheim Bilbao

 

In Short

General

Museum’s name:  Museo Guggenheim Bilbao

Address: Avenida Abandoibarra, 2 - 48009 Bilbao, Spain

Website: www.guggenheim-bilbao.eus/en/

Time of my visit: August 2015

 

Accessibility

Brochures and maps in large print: yes, ask for the large print map with tactile lines at the ticket counter

Programs for VIP: yes, contact information. I recommend that you contact the team at least 2 weeks in advance.

Other materials: touch objects at the Zero Espazioa   

Link to accessibility: click here

 

Getting around

Audio guide: yes, has a magnetic loop and is easy to handle, bring your own earphones though.

Guided tours: yes, see here

App: not at the moment, a new version is in preparation 

Wi-Fi: yes

Art labels: are well designed and good to read, see here

Light: thanks to the many glass panels there is a lot of daylight light flooding the building

Stairs and elevators: staircases have a handrail, elevators are straightforward to use

Wheelchairs available for rent: yes

Ticket counter: to the left of the entrance 

Coat check: yes 

Café, Restaurant:  Neura and Bistro Guggenheim

Tip

Check the website of the museum for new information and updates on exhibitions and the new app.