The Top 7 Museums In San Sebastián

One of the best museums in the city, the Museo San Telmo, began life as The Historical, Artistic and Archaeological Museum and was inaugurated in 1902. Since then, it has moved several times and changed dramatically into a museum for the 21st century. Dedicated to Basque society and citizenship, it’s housed in an old convent from the mid-16th century, located at the bottom of Monte Urgull hill. Fronted by a contemporary concrete building covered in plants, it’s split into sections including ethnography, fine arts, photography, archaeology and history, showcasing over 26,000 objects.

Situated near the bottom of Monte Urgull hill, next to the Aquarium, the Museo Naval details the history of the Basque Country’s maritime history and heritage. It is split into various collections including shipping, maps and charts, underwater archaeological heritage and fishing.

The city’s science museum, Eureka! Zientzia Museoa, is located in the Miramón technology park in a beautiful natural setting. Great for families, it’s an interactive museum where a hands-on approach to experiments is encouraged. It features attractions such as a planetarium, an astronomy observatory, a rollercoaster simulator and a mini botanical garden.