All nature & natural history museums and attractions to visit in Basque Country

Basque Country (Spain) has a lot to offer for people that like animals, plants and anything else related to nature and its history. Below we list all 18 nature and natural history museums that are located in Basque Country.

Is nature and the natural world something that interests you and are you looking for the best nature museums to visit in Basque Country? These are the ones:

  1. Aquarium San Sebastian1

    Aquarium San Sebastian

     San Sebastián
    Medium-sized aquarium with a nice examples of the sea life and additional extensive exhibitions. Definitely worth the time.
  2. Botanical Garden of Santa Catalina2

    Botanical Garden of Santa Catalina

     Trespuentes
  3. Valderejo Nature Park;Natural Park of Valderejo3

    Valderejo Nature Park;Natural Park of Valderejo

     Lalastra
  4. Museum of Natural Sciences of Álava4

    Museum of Natural Sciences of Álava

     Vitoria-Gasteiz
    The Museum of Natural Sciences of Álava (MCNA) is housed in the Torre de Doña Ochanda, a medieval defensive building in the city of Vitoria, Basque Country, Spain. This historic building, which once served as a stronghold in the 15th century, adds a unique historical charm to the museum experience.
  5. Gorbeia Natural Park5

    Gorbeia Natural Park

     Sarría
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    Centro de Interpretación Natural Park

     Arraya-Maestu
    The Izki Natural Park is a significant natural attraction located in Álava, in the Basque Country of Spain. The park covers the valley of the Izki river, which is predominantly covered by Quercus pyrenaica forests. This provides a unique and diverse landscape for visitors to explore, offering a rich blend of flora and fauna.
  7. Refugio de Fauna7

    Refugio de Fauna

     Cortézubi
  8. Urdaibai Bird Center8

    Urdaibai Bird Center

     Gautegiz Arteaga
    The Urdaibai Bird Center is a nature museum situated in the heart of the Urdaibai Biosphere Reserve in Vizcaya, Basque Country, Spain. This location offers visitors an excellent vantage point to observe and appreciate the world of birds and their migratory journeys. The center, which opened its doors to the public in 2012, is managed by the Aranzadi Society of Science, an organization with over 60 years of experience in the research and dissemination of human and natural sciences.
  9. Plaza Virgen Blanca9

    Plaza Virgen Blanca

     Vitoria-Gasteiz
  10. Karpin Abentura10

    Karpin Abentura

     Valle de Carranza
  11. Madariaga Tower11

    Madariaga Tower

     Busturia
  12. Ataria12

    Ataria

     Vitoria-Gasteiz
    The Ataria Interpretation Center is a unique destination for those interested in natural history. Located in the Salburua wetland, a Ramsar site, it offers visitors a chance to explore an important wetland habitat in the Basque Autonomous Community. This location is not only a significant green belt on the eastern outskirts of the city of Vitoria, but also a site of great ecological importance.
  13. Museo de la Sal13

    Museo de la Sal

     Salinas de Léniz
  14. Geological Interpretation Centre14

    Geological Interpretation Centre

     Mutriku
  15. Hontza Museum15

    Hontza Museum

     Mañaria
  16. Parque Natural Armañón16

    Parque Natural Armañón

     Valle de Carranza
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    Ekoetxea Meatzaldea

     Ortuella
  18. 18

    Algorri Interpretation Centre

     Zumaya