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Museo del Pueblo Gallego

Museum dedicated to Galician history & culture housed in a convent founded in the 13th century.

Costa de San Domingos, s/n, 15703 Santiago de Compostela, A Coruña, Spain
📞 +34 981 58 36 20

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair-accessible lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible toilet

Amenities

  • Good for kids
  • Toilets
  • Restaurant

The Museo del Pueblo Gallego in Santiago de Compostela, Spain, is a must-see for any visitor to the city. Located in the heart of the old city, the museum provides a fascinating insight into the history and culture of Galicia, the region of Spain that encompasses Santiago.

The museum houses a wide range of exhibits, from ancient artifacts to modern-day works of art. Visitors can explore the history of Galicia through displays of traditional costumes, furniture, pottery, and other artifacts. There are also interactive exhibits that allow visitors to learn about the region's culture, such as its music and festivals.

The museum also features a number of educational activities, such as workshops and lectures. There are also guided tours of the museum, which are a great way to get a more in-depth look at the history and culture of Galicia.

Visitors have consistently praised the Museo del Pueblo Gallego. On TripAdvisor, one reviewer said, "This museum is a great way to learn about the history of Galicia. The exhibits are very informative and the guided tours are very good. Highly recommended!" Another reviewer said, "This museum is a must-see for anyone visiting Santiago. The exhibits are very interesting and the staff are very friendly and helpful. Definitely worth a visit!"

Overall, the Museo del Pueblo Gallego is a great way to learn about the history and culture of Galicia. The exhibits are informative and the guided tours are a great way to get a more in-depth look at the region. Whether you're a tourist or a local, this museum is definitely worth a visit.

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5 stars

We came for the triple-helix staircase, obvs, but enjoyed the rest. We particularly enjoyed the displays on castros - the pre-Roman settlements across NW Spain. We read up on them, and visited some later in our trip and really enjoyed it.

2 stars

Unfortunately, the museum doesn't really seem to make an effort to bring the Galician culture closer to non-galician people. Else, I couldn't explain why all the writing in the museum is exclusively in Gallego and not even in Spanish or English for tourist visitors. As a result, the museum seems unstructured, or the structure is never really explained to the visitor (at least international ones). The audio guide in different languages doesn't replace the lack of information. All in all, I was very bored as a result and wouldn't recommend unless you speak Gallego. Replying to your answer below: Obviously I am not saying that the exhibition shouldn't be in Galician language. What I am explaining above is that in order to make the museum more accessible to people who don't speak Galician, you should include English or Spanish descriptions aside from Galician, or at least an easy way for non-Galician people to understand the descriptions. As it is now, I don't think people who don't speak Galician are taking away much from the exhibition. Actually, seeing how rude and patronising the responses from the Museum owners are to some of the other guests providing constructive criticism in their reviews, I definitely wouldn't recommend visiting.

4 stars

Interesting museum about the Galician culture and crafts. You can buy a museum guide for €1 in English. The exhibition is only in the Galician language (not Spanish). Despite the english language guide, we didn't understand some details since they were left out of the guide. Bu, it was an interesting museum, and most things are understandable for foreign visitors since most displays speak for itself. My advice is to explore this museum even when you're not Galician or Spanish.