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San Telmo Museoa

Zuloaga Plaza, San Sebastian - Donostia, Spain
(00 34) 943 48 15 80
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4.0 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Salt Lake City
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Like the information provided to learn about the Basque region. More

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Barcelona, Spain
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

This museum is quite large, and provided us with a wonderful review of the history of life - from farming and fishing, through political and linguistic changes - of this beautiful region, told through sculpture, paintings, and objects saved throughout history. The long-term exhibition of once-banned religious art had unusually straightforward and detailed discussions of the religious-political hsitory surrounding each. More

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Holland, MI
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 9, 2012

Set in an old monastery, the building for this great collection is amazing. We visited only the permanent exhibits, which feature several huge murals in the main chapel. A photography exhibit shows how the artist went about creating the huge paintings. The rest of the exhibit takes you through the history of the Basque region, which is varied and fascinating.... More

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Ipswich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 24, 2012

Well thought out and lively. Mainly a history of the Basque people but it moved along nicely, with a good spread of exhibits. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 22, 2012

The museum combines an old church with a modern building (all as one) in an attempt to show that Basque culture, though ancient, has adapted to the times as they've changed (from what I gathered, the theme of the museum). The exterior's symbolism is carried through to the exhibits inside as Basque culture's contemporary expressions from every era are put... More

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Westwood Los Angeles County, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed March 21, 2012

San Thelmo Museum was a great surprise. The new area of the Museum was masterfully done. The old church integrated well with the new side. The exhibition we saw was "Mil millones de otros". Do not go to the museum without trying the Kafe. A great place to try the Basque fodd. More

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Sunderland, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2011

A pleasant and informative place to spend a couple of hours in San Sebastian More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 7, 2011

The building was very interesting and think made the most of the space. The exhibitions that we saw were really interesting and informative. All staff were really friendly too. More

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Sydney, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2011

Informative exhibition about Basque history and culture, excellent temporary exhibition (Fellini) and beautiful architecture. Also good food in cafe. More

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Onich, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2011

Tucked at the back of the Old Town - in a modern building - it starts rather unexpectedly in St Telmo church which began life as a Convent. Good use is made of the 3 floors to provide an interesting, and thoroughly enjoyable, museum. More

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