Museo Cristóbal Balenciaga

The Balenciaga Museum in Getaria is an absolute highlight, especially for admirers of great fashion designers. The concept is perfectly thought out, the exhibits are magnificent, and the overall experience is truly exceptional. Each piece on display reflects craftsmanship, elegance, and timeless design. The museum masterfully combines art, history, and fashion in a way that’s both inspiring and memorable. A wonderful experience and an absolute must-see for anyone who loves fashion.

Enjoyed my hour+ here strolling thru the collections. I was most impressed by the "Balenciaga x Demna" dialogue exhibit -- intriguing to see their work side by side and connect the inspiration Demna took from Balenciaga. Stopping at the museum was a great excuse to also check out the town of Getaria.

Hugely disappointed Terrible building , rude telephone customer service . Exhibits beautiful but unless you have perfect eyesight very difficult to view clearly , not enough digital interaction to compensate for the low light , the exhibits are all static and much is lost in their extended beauty. Don't make to great an effort to attend , better to catch a Balenciaga exhibit elsewhere . Madrid 2019 had an exhibition that was incredible . If driving go in low season as there little parking , aim for the port.

The Museum was Fabulous, This Is Where Creativity was Born in the First Place, Recommend this Museum for Spring 2026 and Definetly Coming back with Someone in love with Fashion Next Year.

We visited with my wife and our son, who loves art, and we were all impressed. The museum beautifully showcases Balenciaga’s creativity and craftsmanship. The building itself is stunning, and the exhibits are thoughtfully curated. A great stop for anyone interested in fashion, design, or art.

Small, but very interesting. Some interactive option. A lot of example.

Spend the day at this museum and around the beautiful port town. Balenciaga was from quite a magical place and the museum is definitely worth the trip. I loved it.

Very well-organized and laid-out: I was worried it was going to be disorganized, hastily thrown-together rendering of Balenciaga's life. Instead, the staff were very helpful, and the exhibit quality was phenomenal. Captions are provided in Basque, Spanish, French, and English, which was very helpful. The last exhibit is a showcase of modern students' work, which was a bit jarring after touring the classical work of Balenciaga.