Corporate events
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao offers companies participating in the Corporate Members Program the exclusive opportunity to rent Museum spaces to hold corporate events with their employees, clients, shareholders and other stakeholders.
Requests from non-corporate organizations are exceptionally considered on a case-by-case basis.
The spaces
Services
Private tours
Companies holding events in Museum spaces may arrange exclusive opening of the art galleries so their guests can visit the Permanent Collection galleries and temporary exhibitions.
Catering
The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao restaurants are managed by IXO grupo, with Josean Alija leading the kitchen. They offer catering for dinners in the Atrium, cocktails in the Lobby and Atrium, coffee breaks, etc.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Renting Museum spaces is a benefit reserved exclusively for companies participating in the Corporate Members Program.
Exceptionally, non-corporate organizations such as professional associations or non-profit institutions and associations may submit a rental request for review. If accepted, organizers need not join the Corporate Members Program but only pay the rental fees.
The Museum Auditorium seats 300 and is equipped with full audiovisual facilities, making it ideal for meetings and conferences. The warmth of its materials creates a pleasant atmosphere even when not at full capacity. For smaller meetings, the Museum offers the Education Space and the Library.
Corporate meetings, incentive events, product launches, award ceremonies, press conferences and similar events may be held. Fundraising events, auctions, or events requiring paid admission are not permitted.
No. Only corporate events may be organized in the Museum's interior spaces. The Bistró Guggenheim Bilbao restaurant can host private celebrations such as weddings, announcements and similar events.
Auditorium events may start at any time of day. Events in the Lobby and Atrium may start at any time on Mondays. For events in these spaces from Tuesday to Sunday, gallery visits and catering and audiovisual setup may begin at 7:00 pm, and cocktails or dinner may be served from 8:30 pm.
Catering is exclusive: IXO grupo provides catering for all events. Guided tours, security and cloakroom services may only be provided by the Museum through its exclusive suppliers.
Other services (audiovisual, hostesses, decoration, etc.) may be provided by any company.
Exclusive private tours for event guests may be arranged after the Museum closes. Private guided tours without a space rental are not available.
Lunches and dinners may be organized, but microphones, logos, screens or other audiovisual equipment may not be placed. Only if the organizing company is a Corporate Member and rents the space exclusively may an event be held.