The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao has received 478,315 visitors from June to August, making it the second best summer in history
It has had 4,822 more visitors than in the same period last year, and this year it has already had 921,971 visitors. The most crowded day was Wednesday, August 13, with 8,472 visitors throughout the day.
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao has received a total of 478,315 visitors between June, July and August, 4,822 more than in the same period last year, which is the second best summer of histoics, with 921,971 visitors already in 2025.
For months, in June, 117,508 visitors enjoyed the exhibitions of the Museum, 6,921 more than last year; it has been the best June since its opening. In July, 165,853 visitors were received, 3,573 more than in 2024; in August, 194,954 visitors, 5,672 fewer than last year.
This year, too, the international public has been predominant, with 7% from outsidethe state, 2% more than lastyear. % from France (16%), followed by Britain (10%), Germany (9%), the Netherlands (8%), Italy (7%) and the United States (6%).
The busiest day was August 13, with 8,472 visitors, according to museum data.
In terms of annual cumulative, as of 31 August 2025, the museum has received 921,971 visitors, the largest so far, with May, June and July being the most successful months since its opening.
Among the keys to the museum's attractiveness this summer is a wide range of exhibitions with interesting exhibits: 'Helen Frankenthaler: unregulated painting' (until 28 September), 'In situ: Refik Anadol' (until 12 October) and 'Barbara Kruger: Another day. Another night' (until 9 November).
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