Industrial & heritage museums in Basque Country

Albaola Itsas Kultur Faktoria, located in Pasajes San Pedro, Guipúzcoa, is a unique living-shipyard museum. Its main objective is to revitalize the Basque maritime heritage and recover the maritime technology used in the construction of boats of heritage or historical interest. This museum offers a unique opportunity for visitors to witness the process of boat construction and learn about the rich maritime history of the Basque region.

The Salt Valley of Añana, located in Salinas de Añana in the Basque Country of Spain, is an inland salt evaporation pond. The salty water from the valley emerges from four springs and is then diverted to numerous ponds where it is left to evaporate.

The Museum Cemento Rezola offers an immersive experience that showcases the significance of cement in modern civilization. Visitors can explore this through a variety of mediums including audiovisuals, simulations, and interactive modules. This unique approach provides a comprehensive understanding of the material's role and its impact on our daily lives.

Museo Marítimo Ría de Bilbao (The Ría de Bilbao Maritime Museu, Bilboko Itsasadarra Itsas Museoa) is a museum in Bilbao. It is located on the site where the Euskalduna Shipyards were previously located, next to the Euskalduna bridge and the Euskalduna Palace. Museo Marítimo Ría de Bilbao aims to ill

La Encartada Factory-Museum, located in the town of Valmaseda, was originally a beret factory that operated from 1892 to 1992. The factory has been converted into a museum and has been recognized as a cultural asset since 2002. This historical site offers a unique glimpse into the industrial past of the region.

The Monumental Complex of La Ferrería de El Pobal is a comprehensive showcase of historical architecture and industrial facilities. It includes a 16th-century House-Tower in late Gothic style, a mill, a canal, a hydraulic tunnel, and a workshop equipped with a hammer, anvil, and foundry furnace. Additionally, there are offices, a forge, coal storage, warehouses, stables, two bread ovens, and an old bridge. The surroundings feature a small bamboo forest, adding a touch of natural beauty to the historical site.

The Basque Railway Museum is situated in the station, garages, and workshops of the former Urola railway in the town of Azpeitia, in the Basque Country, Spain. This location provides a unique setting for the museum, offering visitors a chance to explore the historical railway infrastructure.

The Artziniega Ethnographic Museum, situated in the town of Arceniega in the province of Alava, was initiated in 1977 by a group of young individuals who organized an exhibition of antique objects. This event was a success and served as a stimulus for the systematic collection of items related to the trades known in the Arceniega area and its region, with the idea of preparing a permanent exhibition.