Visiting the AC Museoa and completing the experience with the San Mamés Tour is more than just a cultural visit: it is a first-hand experience of the legend of Athletic Club. Perfect for fans, families, curious visitors and those who want to learn about the history of Bilbao through its red-&-white passion. Hundreds of people visit the museum every day, so here are some tips to help you plan your visit.
What you’ll find at the AC Museoa
AC Museoa houses an impressive collection of more than 1,000 original objects and over 900 videos that trace the evolution of the Club since 1898, a unique journey that led it to be a finalist in the prestigious EMYA Museum Awards in 2020.
Highlights include historic uniforms, iconic trophies (such as all the Cup titles), documents and interactive activities, all part of a unique journey through the history of the red-&-white club.
It is a themed tour divided into carefully designed areas:
- Origins: Bilbao and Bizkaia at the birth of the Club.
- Timeline: a chronological line that combines historical objects and global context.
- Trophy Room: the heart of Athletic’s achievements.
- Green zone: an immersive experience with a 102-screen video wall, the largest in Europe.
- Children’s play area: interactive games for all ages, from quizzes to trying to save a goal against Iribar.
- Other areas such as ‘The wooden stand’, ‘Red zone’ or spaces dedicated to members and the youth academy complete the experience.
Complete your experience on the San Mames Tour
Complement your visit to AC Museoa with the San Mames Tour, which allows you to explore ‘The Cathedral’ of football first-hand. You will feel the adrenaline rush of running out onto the pitch from the first team’s dressing room, walking through the tunnel to the changing rooms, benches, press room and mixed zone. The tour lasts around 90 minutes and is an ideal family outing if you are visiting Bilbao.
Please note that on match days, the tour is modified or closed about 5 hours before the match, but the museum remains open until 2 hours before kick-off. For this reason, it is best to secure your ticket to AC Museoa by booking the date and time as soon as possible.
Buy your tickets for AC Museoa
Buying a ticket for the AC Museoa and San Mames Tour is very easy. You can do so in person at gates 19 and 20 of the stadium, or you can book them online. Admission is free for children aged 0 to 5 (maximum 3 children per adult), and for members and Club Athletic card holders under the age of 14.
Similarly, to reserve tickets for the Museum and Guided Tour for children under 5, members and Athletic Club cardholders under 14, club members or people with functional diversity, you can contact us at [email protected] or by telephone on 944 66 11 00.
AC Museoa and San Mamés Tour opening hours
Except in summer, when it is open every day of the week, the AC Museoa is open from Tuesday to Sunday, from 10 am to 8 pm (except from November to February, when it is open from 10 am to 7 pm) timetable.
In any case, please check the museum’s website or call 944 66 11 00 before planning your visit, as opening hours may be subject to change on match days, during closed-door training sessions or other events at San Mamés.
How to get to San Mamés Stadium
AC Museoa is located in the San Mamés stadium itself, a few minutes’ walk from the San Mamés Metro station, the San Mamés tram stop and several bus stops. In addition, these are the nearest car parks:
- Camino de Ventosa, 48, 48013 Bilbao
- Calle de los Capuchinos de Basurto, 6, 48013 Bilbao
- Parking Bilbao Intermodal, Calle Gurtubay 1, 48013 Bilbao
Find all the information on how to get to San Mamés Stadium in the linked article.
During your visit to AC Museoa and the San Mamés Tour, you can recharge your batteries at San Mamés Jatetxea, La Campa de los Ingleses and Geuria!
