Museums in Galicia
The Museo das Peregrinacións e de Santiago, the Museo do Pobo Galego and the Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea in Santiago de Compostela, the Museo de Pontevedra, the Museo do Mar de Galicia in Vigo and the Domus in A Coruña.
Galicia Museum Guide
Our guide lists 53 museums in Galicia across 24 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Vigo (10), A Coruña (9), and Santiago de Compostela (5).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Archaeology & Antiquity (25%), Art & Design (23%), and History & Cultural History (15%) – 9 of our 12 categories are represented.
24 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, and the middle half charge between €2 and €5.
14 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 14 offer dedicated programs for families, and 7 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Galicia
The best-known museums in Galicia
Ruínas de San DomingosArchaeology · Pontevedra
DomusTechnology · A Coruña
Colexio da Nosa Señora da AntigaHistory · Monforte de Lemos
Centro Galego de Arte ContemporáneaArt · Santiago de Compostela
Centro de Interpretación das Torres Arcebispais (CITA)Archaeology · Pontevedra
Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (MUNCYT Coruña)Technology · A Coruña
Casa das CienciasTechnology · A Coruña
Museo de Belas Artes da CoruñaArt · A Coruña
Museo de PontevedraArt · Pontevedra
Museo do Pobo GalegoRegional · Santiago de Compostela
Museums in Galicia with free admission
- Ruínas de San DomingosArchaeology · Pontevedra
- Centro Galego de Arte ContemporáneaArt · Santiago de Compostela
- Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (MUNCYT Coruña)Technology · A Coruña
- Museo de PontevedraArt · Pontevedra
MARCO, Museo de Arte Contemporánea de VigoArt · Vigo
Museo do Xacemento Romano de CambreArchaeology · Cambre
Museo Municipal Quiñones de LeónHistory · Vigo
Villa galaico-romana de TorallaArchaeology · Vigo
Casa Museo Casares QuirogaPeople · A Coruña
Casa Museo PicassoPeople · A Coruña
Museums in Galicia with programs for families
- DomusTechnology · A Coruña
- Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (MUNCYT Coruña)Technology · A Coruña
- Casa das CienciasTechnology · A Coruña
- Museo de Belas Artes da CoruñaArt · A Coruña
- Museo de PontevedraArt · Pontevedra
- Museo do Pobo GalegoRegional · Santiago de Compostela
Parque Arqueolóxico da Arte RupestreArchaeology · O Campo Lameiro
Museo do Ferrocarril de GaliciaTechnology · Monforte de Lemos
Museo do Mar de GaliciaTechnology · Vigo
Museo Etnolóxico de RibadaviaRegional · Ribadavia
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Galicia
- Centro Galego de Arte ContemporáneaArt · Santiago de Compostela
- Centro de Interpretación das Torres Arcebispais (CITA)Archaeology · Pontevedra
- Casa das CienciasTechnology · A Coruña
- Museo de Belas Artes da CoruñaArt · A Coruña
- Museo de PontevedraArt · Pontevedra
- MARCO, Museo de Arte Contemporánea de VigoArt · Vigo
Museo de la Construcción NavalTechnology · Ferrol- Museo do Xacemento Romano de CambreArchaeology · Cambre
Museo Universitario A Domus do MitreoArchaeology · Lugo
Museo do Castro de ViladongaArchaeology · Castro de Rei
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Galicia?
Our directory currently lists 53 museums in Galicia across 24 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Galicia?
Some of the best known are Ruínas de San Domingos, Domus, Colexio da Nosa Señora da Antiga, Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea, and Centro de Interpretación das Torres Arcebispais (CITA).
Which museums in Galicia offer free admission?
24 museums are free to visit – for example Ruínas de San Domingos, Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea, Museo Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (MUNCYT Coruña), and Museo de Pontevedra.
Which museums in Galicia are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Domus, Casa das Ciencias, and Museo Catedral de Santiago.
Which museums in Galicia are wheelchair accessible?
14 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Centro Galego de Arte Contemporánea, Centro de Interpretación das Torres Arcebispais (CITA), and Casa das Ciencias. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Galicia?
A regular adult ticket costs €3 at the median, with prices ranging from €1.25 to €12. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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