Opening days in Basque Country: what's closed on Monday and what's open every day

Showing up at a closed door is the classic trip-ruiner. Of the 6 top attractions in Basque Country with known opening hours, 4 close on Monday. Pick a day to see what's open and what's closed.

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Monday in Basque Country

4 closed · 2 open

Only 2 of 6 top sights are open on Monday, so expect queues at those — arrive at opening time.

Closed on Monday

Open on Monday

Basque Culinary Center8:00–17:00
Azkuna Zentroa8:00–21:00Open late

Closed-day plan B

Walking tours and day trips run every day of the week, museums or not. The easiest way to fill a day when the big sights are shut.

Opening days at a glance

Local time, 24-hour clock. Tap a sight for details and tickets.

	Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
Guggenheim Museum	✕	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19
San Telmo Museum	✕	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19
Bilbao Old Town	✕	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19
Aquarium	✕	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–19	10–20	10–20
Basque Culinary Center	8–17	8–17	8–17	8–17	8–17	✕	✕
Azkuna Zentroa	8–21	8–21	8–21	8–21	8–21	8–21	8–21

Open late in Basque Country

Sights still open after 20:00 — good for warm evenings and busy days.

Azkuna ZentroaOpen late until 21:00 on every day

Frequently asked questions

Are museums and attractions in Basque Country closed on Monday?

Some are. 4 of the 6 top sights in Basque Country with known hours close on Monday: Guggenheim Museum, San Telmo Museum, Bilbao Old Town, Aquarium. The other 2 are open.

What is open on Sunday in Basque Country?

On Sunday, 5 of the 6 top sights in Basque Country are open: Guggenheim Museum, San Telmo Museum, Bilbao Old Town, Aquarium, Azkuna Zentroa.

Which attractions in Basque Country are open every day?

1 top sights in Basque Country are open all seven days: Azkuna Zentroa.

Which sights in Basque Country are open late?

Azkuna Zentroa stay open until 20:00 or later on some days.

Opening days from Google Maps (checked 2026-09-16). Public holidays, strikes and seasonal hours can differ — check the official website before you go. Times are local (Europe/Madrid).

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