This is a very beautiful and unusual museum consisting of a very extensive garden and a XVI century farmhouse in the middle. The huge sculptures, some weighing more than 20 tons are placed on the grass and the more delicate and smaller pieces are inside the house. This farmhouse is a stunning piece of work in itself. You have to book an appointment for a visit. We went as a big group so we paid the 17€ entrance fee plus 150€ for a private museum guide. Worth every penny.

This is a must see in San Sebastian. We went there by bus. The grounds are beautiful and the sculptures are breath taking. ✨️

Such a inspiring place in a park with a large number of Chillida sculptures. Also with to visit the museum restaurant for their creative food. Definitely worth a visit!

Number one must see art attraction in San Sebastian. And take.yout time as the place is really large and packed with impressive works of art.

We visited at the end of May 2023 after a gap of 15 years and enjoyed our time in the revamped park and buildings even more than the first time. We thoroughly recommend visiting at this time of year as the magnificent trees are multiple shades of vibrant green and Piet Oudolf's garden is bursting into life, all this a perfect foil to Chillida's masterful sculptures. Our main impression is how engaged with the spirit and ethos of the estate all the staff that we met were . From the young lady at the reception booth with whom we discussed the ups and downs of Oudolf's planting schemes, to the attendant in the Zabalaga house who talked thoughtfully about the work of Phyllida Barlow and the the chat we had in the shop regarding placement of the sculptures. In the café too, despite it being a fairly busy Sunday lunchtime staff were pleasant and well informed. This level of engagement is not easy to attain and maintain but obviously the management are doing something right to have achieved it. Bravo! Still the place is a little bit of heaven, so who would not want to engage.

Chillida Leku Museum, a must-see, a 15-minute drive from downtown San Sebastian (Barrio Jauregui, 66, in Hernani), a pleasant outdoor stroll among 40 of his sculptures, spread over 11 hectares of land. Known for his colossal public installations, Chillida, worked primarily in iron, wood, and steel reflecting his interest in space and materiality. “The sculptures are very large and my work is a rebellion against gravity,” the artist explained. “A dialectic exists between the empty and full space.” Born on January 10, 1924 in San Sebastián, Chillida studied architecture at the University of Madrid but turned to art and moved to Paris in 1948. Upon returning to Spain in the 1950s, his focus turned toward light, landscape, and spatial concerns. A winner of the Grand International Prize for Sculpture at the Venice Biennale in 1958, the artist’s own museum, this Museo, the Chillida-Leku, opened in 2000 and Chillida died on August 19, 2002 in his hometown of San Sebastián, Spain at the age of 78. Today, the sculptor’s works are held in the collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Guggenheim Bilbao, the Tate Gallery in London, and The Museum Modern Art in New York, among others.

Great place to enjoy Chillida artwork . Make sure you get a guided tour to get a better understanding, and take your time to explore the sculptures and the exhibitions

Very wide open space where his art work is displayed. Many of his best work is here. Even the house itself impressive. Protip. Highly recommend guides tour of you do know the artist. Explains about his process and intentions for creating them.

(Translated by Google) Museum with sculptures by Eduardo Chillida in the open air. The environment is very well cared for and the sculptures can be admired from as close as you want. Even if you don't like Chillida it's worth the entrance. The cafeteria offers very good food. The portions are larger than expected. And the product is of very good quality. (The tomato and belly salad is 10). If you are in the area this is a must. (Original) Museo con esculturas de Eduardo Chillida al aire libre. El entorno está muy bien cuidado y las esculturas se pueden admirar desde los más cerca que quieras. Aunque no te guste Chillida merece la pena la entrada. La cafetería ofrece muy buena comida. Las raciones son más grandes de lo esperado. Y el producto es de muy buena calidad. (la ensalada de tomate y ventresca está de 10). Si estás por la zona es una visita obligada.

(Translated by Google) A very pleasant and well-organized environment to go with the family and also in a business environment. (Original) Un entorno muy agradable y muy bien organizado para ir con la familia y también en un entorno empresarial.

This museum is truly exceptional, and the lunch served there is simply magical. It's a must-visit if you're in San Sebastian. Make sure to explore every corner of the place and engage with the wonderful storytellers. And don't forget to bring back a souvenir to cherish the memories of your visit!

The best place to understand why modern art is a pleasant work for yourself to understand it.

Beautiful sculpture park. Great art and good food in the cafe.

I am extremely happy that the museum is open again!!! such a beautiful place, with all the sculptures around the garden. I will go back to see in person all the renovations. A visit is a must if you are in the area.

(Translated by Google) Essential (Original) Imprescindible

(Translated by Google) It is a very special place that is worth visiting at least once in your life. Art and nature fused in perfect harmony. (Original) Es un lugar muy especial que merece la pena visitar la menos una vez en la vida. El arte y la naturaleza fusionados en perfecta armonía.

(Translated by Google) A very interesting exhibition (Original) Una exposición muy interesante

(Translated by Google) X nature and its steel works (Original) X la naturaleza y sus obras de acero

(Translated by Google) Great place and a must when traveling through the Basque Country. What luck that this museum has reopened and that you can be reminded of Eduardo Chillida's art there. For me personally, Chillida is one of the greatest artists of the last decade. Hopefully this place will continue to exist. All in all just world class. (Original) Ganz toller Ort und ein Muss bei einer Reise durchs Baskenland. Was für ein Glück, dass dieses Museum wieder eröffnet wurde und man dort an Eduardo Chillidas Kunst erinnert werden kann. Für mich persönlich ist Chillida einer der größten Künstler des letzten Jahrzehnts. Hoffentlich bleibt dieser Ort weiterhin bestehen. Alles in allem einfach Weltklasse.

(Translated by Google) Chillida-Leku is a wonderful space where you can contemplate the work of this illustrious sculptor in a unique way. (Original) Chillida-Leku es un espacio maravilloso donde se puede contemplar la obra de este ilustre escultor de una manera única.

(Translated by Google) I've been with my little boy. The site is very good. Perfect plan to go with children. Art and nature fused in one space. Too bad they close so soon. It would be nice if they open at least until 7pm at least in the summer season. That's why I don't give it 5 stars. (Original) He estado con mi hijo pequeño. El sitio está muy bien. Plan perfecto para ir con niños. Arte y naturaleza fusionados en un espacio. Lástima que cierren tan pronto. Estaría bien que abrieran por lo menos hasta las 7pm al menos en temporada estival. Por eso no le doy las 5 estrellas.

(Translated by Google) The pretty sculptures and the beautiful setting (Original) Las esculturas bonitas y el entorno precioso

(Translated by Google) I was not impressed at all by Chillida's works (there are worse artists, but this one is not that he had much imagination either). The map with the location of the works did not coincide at all with reality and I had no idea if they had been involved with the little signs of the names or who knows what. But it is a very large, green and beautiful park ... I would wait for the coronavirus issue to end to visit this site because the matter loses a lot with the mandatory nature of the mask and the fact that you cannot touch anything or sit on the grass. P.D: I was very amused by the prices in the gift shop. (Original) No me impresionó en absoluto las obras de Chillida (hay artistas peores, pero este tampoco es que tuviera demasiada imaginación). El mapa con la ubicación de las obras no coincidía en absoluto con la realidad y ni idea de si es que se han liado con los cartelitos de los nombres o a saber qué. Pero es un parque muy amplio, verde y bonito... Yo esperaría a que el tema del coronavirus termine para visitar este sitio porque el asunto pierde bastante con la obligatoriedad de la mascarilla y lo de que no puedas tocar nada ni sentarte en la hierba. P.D: Me ha hecho mucha gracia los precios de la tienda de regalos.

(Translated by Google) A must for anyone visiting San Sebastián. (Original) Visita imprescindible para cualquiera que visite San Sebastián.

(Translated by Google) Good taste to overflowing (Original) Buen gusto a rebosar

(Translated by Google) It is a beautiful place to visit with family, and a good time to spend a good time (Original) Leku ederra bisitatzeko familiarekin, eta denbora luze igarotzea ondo ikusteko gomendagarria da

(Translated by Google) Beautiful, we were delighted, the union of nature with the works of Chillida is a great success. I admit that I was not very convinced (I am not passionate about abstract art); but the museum catches you and engulfs you within its space like a work by Chillida himself. Highly, highly recommended. (Original) Precioso, salimos encantados, la unión de la naturaleza con las obras de Chillida es un gran acierto. Reconozco que no fui muy convencido (no me apasiona el arte abstracto); pero el museo te atrapa y te engulle dentro de su espacio como una obra del mismísimo Chillida. Muy, muy recomendable.

Very pretty and interesting place, but smaller than I expected. You really only need an hour or two here. Definitely worth a visit!

Amazing, there is a Cafe, bathroom and a huge field to walk and enjoy Chillida's sculptures.

An afternoon well spend! One of the highlight for San Sebastián

The Chillida-Leku Museum is a large space of gardens and forests and a remodeled farmhouse ( Zabalaga ), where the sculptor Eduardo Chillida Juantegui distributed a large sample of his work. It is located in the vicinity of Hernani , province of Guipúzcoa . Opened on September 16, 2000, after 10 years of activity, on December 31, 2010 it closed its doors due to the economic crisis.The museum is spread over a 13- hectare plot.On the outside there are 40 sculptures of very different sizes. The largest are Looking for the light of 27 tons and 9 meters high and Lotura XXXII of 60 tons, and others like Estela V do not measure more than one meter. The materials for the exterior sculptures are steel and stone, predominantly pink granite .The sculptures in the gardens can be touched, so the visitor feels the strength of the materials.On November 30, 2017, it was announced that Chillida-Leku would reopen in 2018, with the Swiss gallery Hauser & Wirth being the exclusive representative of Eduardo Chillida's work.However, the reopening was postponed for 17 April 2019.

Is a very nice museum

Very nice park with sculptures

Beautiful garden and museum, well worth a visit. The restaurant and shop are nice!

Great exhibition embedded in great landscape.

What Vetter Place to See Chilida’s work. The Park is amazing.

Outdoor 11 acres land with a great Chillida collection. They have guided tours (11:10am on weekdays and 11:10 and 12:30 on weekends).

Stunning landscapes and artwork. Very peaceful. A gorgeous sanctuary and a must visit place in the region.

Sehr schöne großzügige Parkanlage mit beeindruckenden Skulpturen. Wir fanden es überwältigend. Ich liebe diese Art von Kunstwerken, Cortenstrahl, Stein. Der Park lädt zum Verweilen und Genießen ein, strahlt Ruhe aus. Man bekommt fast das Gefühl Eduardo Chillida kommt um die Ecke.

Kind and knowledgeable museum attendant was a joy.

Surprising

(Translated by Google) Probably those of us who live nearby do not appreciate enough this space where the works of Txillida are so well located. A comment deserves the farmhouse, a building from 1500, with much more current reforms, but which preserves essential parts of the original building. The wooden pillars are spectacular, 3 of them original, which, with their impressive height and extracted from a single tree each, maintain the beam structure that supports the ceiling. The outdoor sculptures could not have a better background. (Original) Probablemente lis que vivimos cerca no apreciamos suficientemente este espacio donde tan bien situadas están las obras de Txillida. Un comentario merece el caserío, una edificación de 1500, con reformas mucho más actuales, pero que conserva partes esenciales del edificio original. Son espectaculares los pilares de madera, 3 de ellos originales, que, con su impresionante altura y extraídos de un solo árbol cada uno, mantienen la estructura de vigas que sujeta el techo. Las esculturas al aire libre no pueden tener mejor fondo.

(Translated by Google) Privileged location, easy to find, private parking, Worth (Original) Sitio privilegiado,fácil de encontrar, aparcamiento privado, Merece la pena

(Translated by Google) A living museum to discover the work of the great Basque sculptor. (Original) Un museo vivo para conocer la obra del gran escultor vasco.

(Translated by Google) An interesting open-air museum (Original) Aire zabaleko museo interesgarria

(Translated by Google) a beautiful place to have a good time combining nature and sculptures and if the weather is also great with you (Original) un bonito lugar para pasar un buen rato uniendo naturaleza y esculturas y si ademas el tiempo te acompaña genial

(Translated by Google) A place to enjoy, feel and breathe. (Original) Un lugar para disfrutar, sentir y respirar.

(Translated by Google) Still a wonderful, magical park. And yes, some works are missing. The family sold them for a lot (!) Of money, only to close the park shortly afterwards due to lack of money ... Now the Swiss gallery Hauser & Wirth has to step in to keep it running. Embarrassing for the family, the Basque Country or, given the current political situation, for all of Spain! (Original) Nach wie vor ein herrlicher, magischer Park. Und ja, es fehlen einige Werke. Die Familie hat die für viel (!) Geld verkauft, um kurz darauf den Park wegen Geldmangel zu schliessen... Nun muss die Schweizer Galerie Hauser & Wirth einspringen um den Betrieb zu gewährleisten. Peinlich für die Familie, das Baskenland, oder bei der aktuellen politischen Situation eher für ganz Spanien!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful museum, a tour of all his work, beautiful park and the great guides (Original) Precioso museo, un recorrido por toda su obra, parque precioso y las guías geniales

(Translated by Google) The truth and not to lie I do not understand art but I really enjoyed both the site that is spectacular and the work of Chillida. I will be back!!!! (Original) La verdad y para no mentir yo no entiendo de arte pero disfrute mucho tanto con el sitio que es espectacular como con la obra de Chillida. Volveré!!!!

(Translated by Google) We have a highly recommended place. Quiet, clean and full of wonderful sculptures -stone-iron-marble-, Chillida's passion around the Zabalaga farmhouse, which in itself is a marvel. A must for foreigners and locals. (Original) Tenemos un lugar muy recomendable. Tranquilo, limpio y lleno de estupendas esculturas -piedra-hierro-marmol-, pasión de Chillida entorno al caserio Zabalaga, que en si mismo es una maravilla. Visita obligada para foráneos y gente de la zona.

Great exhibition

Do not miss the beautiful grounds and sculpture.

Amazing place with amazing sculptures of Eduardo Chillida

Chillida-Leku Museum is an outdoors museum near San Sebastian. Chillida is one of the most important artists, not only in the basque country but across the world. You have to make a teservation if you want to visit the museum. You can do it through the website.

really nice place...

It just takes your breath away.

Simply WONDERFUL

You need to ask for an appointment few days earlier. We got it without any problem. The place has a special calm ambient and they let you feel free and enjoy the nature and art in spontaneous way. The house is amazing as well.

(Translated by Google) Chillida is the image of Euskadi, there is his greatest work. Peace, nature, beauty, art. The rhythm of life here slows down, rests to allow contemplation and living. Of the best of all the Basque country without a doubt (Original) Chillida es la imagen de Euskadi, está su obra mayor. Paz, naturaleza, belleza, arte. El ritmo de la vida aquí baja de pulsaciones, se reposa para permitir contemplar y vivir. De lo mejor de todo el pais vasco sin duda

This is a very impressive and singular "museum". It's a park filled with Chillida's works... The art is arranged in avery pleasant way, allowing you to enjoy a walk,while pondering on the implications of the works. A short distance from Donostia, it is a place to visit and enjoy of this creator. The guided tours are worth the time.

(Translated by Google) It exceeded expectations. (Original) Va superar les expectatives.

(Translated by Google) Magnificent!!! (Original) Magnífico!!!

(Translated by Google) What peace in the place (Original) Qué paz en el lugar

(Translated by Google) The Chillida Leku museum is located on the outskirts of Hernani, very close to San Sebastián (near the Rekalde neighborhood). It is made up of an extensive landscaped and wooded area with outdoor sculptures and a space inside the Zabalaga farmhouse which is a museum; the farmhouse is a traditional Basque construction from the 16th century. The house and its adjacent grounds were acquired in the eighties by Eduardo Chillida and his wife Pilar Belzunce, who personally restored and refurbished them for more than 15 years. It is a beautiful place to meet the author and his work. (Original) El museo de Chillida Leku está ubicado a las afueras de Hernani, muy cerca de San Sebastián (cerca del barrio de Rekalde). Está compuesto por un terreno extenso ajardinado y arbolado con esculturas al aire libre y por un espacio en el interior del caserio Zabalaga que es museo; el caserío es una construcción tradicional vasca del siglo XVI. La casa y sus terrenos adyacentes fueron adquiridos en los años ochenta por Eduardo Chillida y su esposa Pilar Belzunce, quienes personalmente los restauraron y acondicionaron durante más de 15 años. Es un lugar precioso para conocer al autor y su obra.

(Translated by Google) An experience quite different from what Donosti offers. This farmhouse, located south of the city, offers a free tour through the different arrangements of the sculptor Eduardo Chillida's works. In turn, the farmhouse houses some works that would not withstand the elements. A place to let yourself go and observe the surroundings. (Original) Una experiencia bastante diferente a lo que ofrece Donosti. Esta masía, ubicada al sur de la ciudad, propone un recorrido libre a través de las diferentes disposiciones de las obras del escultor Eduardo Chillida. A su vez la masía alberga algunas obras que no resistirían a la intemperie. Un lugar donde dejarse llevar y observar el entorno.

(Translated by Google) Haven of peace that invites you to walk. I do not put the 5 stars for the price to pay, although when you go abroad you are willing to do so. (Original) Remanso de paz que invita a pasear. No pongo las 5 estrellas por el precio a pagar, aunque cuando vas al exterior sí estés dispuesto a ello.

(Translated by Google) It is worth visiting. A haven of peace full of art. (Original) Merece la pena visitarlo. Un remanso de paz lleno de arte.

(Translated by Google) Very close to Donostia, you can even get there by urban bus, this museum-sculpture park honors one of the greatest artists of the 20th century. Eduardo Chillida. It is a delight to walk through the meadows of the farm and enjoy the sculptures and discover a thousand and one details, normally unknown to the layman, using the QR codes that are found at the feet of each one. Whether you are interested in the figure of Chillida, how art in general, or if you just want to spend a very pleasant time strolling through the meadows, it is an essential visit. The farmhouse restored to house part of the work is also worth seeing. There is a cafeteria, services, a shop ... And it is, I insist, an essential visit if you visit Donostia. (Original) Muy cerca de Donostia, se puede incluso llegar en autobús urbano, este museo-parque de esculturas hace honor a uno de los más grandes artistas del siglo XX. Eduardo Chillida. Es una delicia pasear por las praderas de la finca y disfrutar de las esculturas e ir descubriendo mil y un detalles, normalmente desconocidos para los profanos utilizando los códigos QR que se encuentran a los pies de cada una. Tanto si te interesa la figura de Chillida, cómo el arte en general, como si sólo quieres pasar un rato muy agradable paseando por las praderas, es una visita imprescindible. El caserío restaurado para albergar parte de la obra es asimismo digno de ver. Hay cafetería, servicios, tienda... Y es, insisto una visita imprescindible si visitas Donostia.

(Translated by Google) Unbeatable environment to know in detail the work of the master Chillida. It only squeaks that the shop assistant did not know, or did not want, to attend us in Basque. This is not serious. In the XXI century, it is not understood that a museum store of this caliber has people on its staff who do not know one of the 2 official languages ​​of the Basque Country. (Original) Entorno inmejorable para conocer al detalle la obra del maestro Chillida. Únicamente chirría que la dependienta de la tienda no supo, o no quería, atendernos en euskera. Esto no es serio. En pleno siglo XXI, no se entiende que una tienda de un museo de este calibre tenga gente en plantilla que no sabe uno de los 2 idiomas oficiales de Euskadi.

(Translated by Google) A very interesting museum that perfectly sums up the figure of Chillida. Undoubtedly the choice of the very successful place to view the sculptures of the great San Sebastian sculptor. The pavilion where you can see the audiovisual and the figure of his wife Pilar, crucial in Chillida's career, is very interesting. The exhibition room in the old farmhouse transmits very well all the legacy of the author, as well as the natural space, without a doubt the best of the museum, seeing how his sculptures blend into the landscape, a delight to behold. (Original) Un museo muy interesante que resume perfectamente la figura de Chillida. Sin lugar a dudas la elección del lugar muy acertada para visionar las esculturas del genial escultor donostiarra. Muy interesante el pabellón donde se puede ver la audiovisual y la figura de su esposa Pilar, crucial en la trayectoria de Chillida. La sala de exposiciones en el antiguo caserio trasmite muy bien todo el legado del autor, así como el espacio natural, sin lugar a dudas lo mejor del museo, ver como sus esculturas se funden en el paisaje, un deleite para la vista.

(Translated by Google) A very nice place to spend the day (Original) Un lugar muy bonito para pasar el día

(Translated by Google) It's worth getting close (Original) Merece la pena acercarse

(Translated by Google) Precious legacy in harmonious surroundings. Each main work by itself but at the same time forming part of a balanced whole. (Original) Precioso legado en armonioso entorno. Cada obra protagonista por sí misma pero a la vez formando parte de un todo equilibrado.

(Translated by Google) It is worth visiting now that it is open again. I recommend that you do the guided tour because the explanation is very interesting and makes you appreciate the site and Chillida's works much more. (Original) Merece la pena visitarlo ahora que vuelve a estar abierto. Recomiendo que hagáis la visita con guia porque la explicación es muy interesante y te hace apreciar mucho más el sitio y las obras de Chillida

(Translated by Google) Highly recommended. So close to home and hadn't been. Many times we go to European cities and we go to many museums because we think it is the right thing to do and the one that we have 2 km from home we do not visit. It is worth it and better than many museums that we visit when we go on vacation. (Original) Muy recomendable. Tan cerca de casa y no había estado. Muchas veces nos vamos a ciudades europeas y nos metemos en muchos museos porque pensamos que es lo correcto y el que tenemos a 2 km de casa no lo visitamos. Merece la pena y mejor que muchos museos que visitamos cuando vamos de vacaciones.

(Translated by Google) Wonderful!!! (Original) Zoragarria!!!