Museum of Galicia, Cultural museum in Santiago de Compostela, Spain
The Museum of Galicia contains 16,000 square meters of exhibition space within the City of Culture complex on Monte Gaias hill.
The Museum of Galicia opened its doors in 2012 as part of an extensive cultural development project in the Galician capital city.
The exhibition halls present rotating displays that focus on Galician heritage, contemporary art, and regional traditions throughout the calendar year.
Visitors can access the museum without charge from Monday through Sunday between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM, with guided tours available.
The museum building features geometric patterns and undulating lines that mirror the surrounding hillside landscape of Santiago de Compostela.
Location: Santiago de Compostela
Inception: 2012
Official opening: 2011
Floors above the ground: 3
Address: Monte Gaiás, s/n, 15707 Santiago de Compostela, La Coruña, Spain 15707 Santiago de Compostela
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 07:00-23:00
Phone: +34881997565
Website: https://cidadedacultura.gal/gl/content/museo-centro-gaias
GPS coordinates: 42.87085,-8.52829
Latest update: May 11, 2025 07:37
Discover a selection of points of interest in Santiago de Compostela, bringing together religious, historical and cultural sites. This city in northwestern Spain offers much more than the endpoint of the famous pilgrimage route that bears its name: a 12th-century Romanesque cathedral, a medieval center with cobbled streets, a traditional market from 1873, Baroque monasteries and 19th-century parks make up its architectural and urban heritage. The Cathedral of Santiago dominates the old town with its Romanesque structure and Baroque Obradoiro façade. The medieval quarter extends around the Plaza del Obradoiro with buildings from different periods, including the 16th-century Hostal de los Reyes Católicos. The Mercado de Abastos has offered regional Galician products since 1873. The Monastery of San Martiño Pinario displays 17th-century Baroque architecture, while the Parque de la Alameda from the 19th century provides walking paths and viewpoints over the old town. The Collegiate Church of Santa María del Sar preserves Romanesque elements from the 12th century. These locations document the city's development from the Middle Ages to modern times.
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