BEST MUSEUMS IN GALICIA

Visiting the best museums in Galicia is a must for all people who enjoy culture. Galicia has no less than 84 museums, in them we can find traces of different civilizations, cultures, traditions or constructions of the region.

– MUNCYT, National Museum of Science and Technology:

This museum is aimed at scientific and technological dissemination and has two locations, one in A Coruña and the other in Alcobendas. The one in A Coruña is located near Riazor, and among its functions is the popularization of science in a playful way.

– San Antón Castle:

This museum is located inside an old defensive fortress, recognized as an Asset of Cultural Interest. The castle is located on the Island of San Antón, currently linked to the city by the seafront, and construction began in 1588. The following year it suffered a brutal attack at the hands of the English Navy, and, after helping in the defense of the city, the work to finish its construction resumed. The castle witnessed more attacks on the city by other civilizations, such as that of the French Navy in 1639.

-Pontevedra Museum:

This museum combines archeology, history, ethnography and culture in its different buildings to offer one of the most impressive collections in Galicia. Its installations offer everything from Bronze Age utensils to paintings by Cossío, including Gothic-style sculptures made by Maestro Mateo and typical instruments such as the hurdy-gurdy.

– Cathedral Museum of Santiago:
Located next to the cathedral, this museum collects the historical, artistic and archaeological heritage of the temple. In addition, it has numerous pieces of high historical value such as the stone choir ofMaestro Mateo. During the visit, you can also take the opportunity to visit the cloister, the chapter house, the library, the treasure, the chapel of relics, the collection of tapestries, the crypt of the Pórtico de la Gloria and the Pazo de Xelmírez.

– Domus de Mitreo Lugo:

Another of Galicia’s unique exhibition spaces is in Lugo. The city of Roman origin preserves the only complete Roman wall in the world, and under its foundations there is an intact piece of its past. Years ago, the ruins of a centurion’s home appeared: the Domus of Mitreoduring some excavations. The remains were turned into museums and today allow us to get closer to the Roman world. The house has a temple of the god Mitras, so visitors can also get closer to the ancient cult. In addition, in this museum you can see the foundations of the wall, since the house is previous and was buried during its construction.

If, in addition to these museums, you would like to discover more secrets of the cities that host them, do not hesitate to consult our tours.