Institution

Get to know the Institution

Tal y como destaca el Gobierno Vasco en el Decreto 208/2000, “la edificación consta de varias plantas, el trazado general es de líneas eclécticas, posee un acceso concebido de forma monumental, tanto por los materiales utilizados como por su diseño, y el interior responde al estilo de arquitectura inglesa de este tipo de clubes.

La estilizada escalera de honor en espiral, rematada por una claraboya superior apoyada sobre columnas; el espectacular hall principal, a doble altura; las diferentes salas, que conservan su decoración original; y su valioso mobiliario clásico son algunos de los elementos que confieren singularidad a este monumento”.

History

Discover the history of the Sociedad Bilbaína, a private club founded in 1839 as a society for recreation and culture, currently located in the Sociedad Bilbaína Building at 1 Navarra Street, Bilbao.

Headquarters

Inaugurated in 1913 and designed by Emiliano Amann, the Sociedad Bilbaina building has been a designated monument since 2000. It is renowned for its spiral staircase, double-height main hall, and original decor.

Management board

The Board of Directors of the Sociedad Bilbaína is made up of a group of distinguished members committed to preserving and advancing the values and goals of our institution.

Admission committee

The Admissions Committee of the Sociedad Bilbaína evaluates membership applications, ensuring that new members share our values and objectives.

Illustrious visits

The Sociedad Bilbaína has hosted numerous distinguished visitors throughout its history, including prominent figures from politics, culture, and society. These visits highlight the prestige and significance of our institution in the cultural and social sphere.

Library and newspaper library

Since 1846, the Library of the Sociedad Bilbaína has been a cornerstone of the institution. Today, it features an automated catalog, launched in 1992, which provides access to over 40,000 works and their locations.

Artistic heritage

The historical heritage of the Sociedad Bilbaína includes a magnificent building and a valuable art collection gathered since 1839. Published in 2008, the Art Heritage Catalogue features nearly 300 pieces, highlighting works by Arteta, Guiard, and Losada, as well as original English-style furniture.

La Bilbaina Magazine

*La Bilbaína*, the annual magazine of the Sociedad Bilbaína, details all the club’s activities. Distributed to members and national and international clubs, it comes in a 28.5 x 21 cm format, with 72-80 pages and a print run of 3,000 copies.