This museum is in a beautiful building and has thousands of interesting artifacts, and on Sundays admission is free. However, almost none of the descriptions at the displays are in any language other than Gallego (they're not even in Spanish), and the app that you should be able to download to get descriptions in Spanish and English (maybe French, too) is so old that it was incompatible with recent versions of Android; it wouldn't work with either my Galaxy 22 or my wife's Pixel 6. Another problem was the lack of seating. There are a lot of stairs to climb; many older visitors will find the museum strenuous and will find nowhere to sit until they've almost seen the whole museum if they follow the arrows on the floor. This museum is not recommended if you're only in Santiago de Compostela for a few days.

(Translated by Google) I would give another star if at least it was also in Spanish and / or English. But anyway, at this time it is in vogue to be nationalist and closed. Although those who put this fashion have not used any tool or implement in their entire lives that are in the exhibition. On the other hand, the application that you download to the phone is read, it would be more enjoyable if it was spoken so that you can see the details while you listen to it. (Original) Daría otra estrella si al menos estuviera también en idioma español y/o inglés. Pero en fin en esta época esta en boga ser nacionalista y cerrado. Aunque los que ponen esta moda no hayan utilizado en toda la vida ninguna herramienta o apero de las que hay en la exposición. Por otro lado el aplicativo que te descargas en el teléfono es leído, sería más ameno que fuera hablado para así poder ir viendo los detalles mientras lo escuchas.

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.

Beautiful place with full explanations, yes, in Galician. To all those people posting negative comments here, know that Galician is a romance language that is fully understandable by speakers of both Spanish and Portuguese. If you can't speak any of these 3 languages, well, I am sorry for you. Y'all need to note that English is not necessary to us, that your culture is not the center of the world and that it is a mistake to assume that we all have to somehow serve you and your curiosity in your language. Tourists really get to piss me off. Just go anywhere else where you won't feel miserable anymore.

One of the most impressive museums in the area. Make sure you have at least 2 hours.

(Translated by Google) The museum is quite well documented and very interesting. I give him 3 * xq it is inadmissible that while in Spain, the texts next to the exhibition are written only in Galician. Spanish does not appear anywhere. When the staff are reproached for this, they limit themselves to telling you that at the entrance there is a QR code that you can download in order to have the information in Spanish. I think the right thing to do would be for the texts to be in Galician, Spanish and English, because Compostela receives many tourists, whether they are pilgrims or not. What I said, totally reprehensible and INADMISSIBLE (Original) El museo está bastante bien documentado y es muy interesante. Le doy 3* xq es inadmisible que estando en España, los textos junto a la exposición estén escritos sólo en gallego. El castellano no aparece por ningún sitio. Cuando se le reprocha esto al personal, se limitan a decirte que en la entrada hay un código QR que te puedes descargar para poder tener la información de en castellano. Creo que lo correcto sería que los textos estuviesen en gallego, en castellano y en inglés, porque Compostela recibe a muchísimos turistas, ya sean peregrinos o no. Lo dicho, totalmente reprochable e INADMISIBLE

If you don’t know Galician, the building is the main attraction. The triple spiral staircase leading to 3 different levels is beautiful and mind boggling. The Building is beautiful. The displays show old Galician life and trades but unfortunately nothing is in English or Spanish. That seems to be a general theme in Galicia, whether restaurants , hotels, museums etc they benefit greatly from the pilgrims but prefer to cater to their own

I gave this museum 3 stars mainly due to it being a little bit stuck in the past (in terms of exhibit style and general presentation) as well as for the lack of reading resources in any other language other than Galego/Gallego/Galician. I think it’s great that the museum is preserving its culture and language like this, but for foreign visitors it means we miss out on a lot of information. I also would have liked to see some representation of life in Galicia now, as well as what the future looks like for the community going forward. But that’s just my opinion. Give this museum a go if you have a spare hour or two in the city on a rainy day, but honestly there are probably more interesting sites and attractions to visit elsewhere in Santiago.

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.

Very very nice and recommended museum about Galician culture. Such a shame there are no texts and info on any other language but Galician. It is not internationally oriented and we didn’t not understand much. If you come with elderly people or people who need to rest often, there are no resting areas or just anywhere to sit for a moment. Almost so half of the museum was closed for restoration and we have been told so only after admission. EDIT:Response to the owner on their comment. What COVID19??? My review is from more than year ago and there was no Covid back then! I was talking about general descriptions you have next to the artworks...And yes. Yhe museum was half unaccesable becuase of the restauration. That too was a year ago so maybe now it has changed.

Interesting museum on the Galician history. The stairs and the cloisters alone are worth the visit

This is an excellent museum housed in a former monastery with lots of details of traditional Galician ways of life and culture, and entrance is only 4 euros. It's principal drawback is that everything is in Galician and very little is translated. They have made the foolish decision that to sustain their language they will use it alone, which is not the way to convince non Galicians to be supportive. To explain you have to communicate. However, the saving grace is that for ONE euro they have an English language 50 page booklet that is superb, and with which I could follow everything and learnt a lot. It is so good that I have given them 5 stars regardless. Purchase of the guide is essential unless you speak Galician. I think there is a Spanish version as well.

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.

(Translated by Google) The Museum is very well organized and with the correct circuit. What seems incredible to me is that everything is in Galician .... Gentlemen rest is a Museum that people come from all over Spain and from other parts of the world. Regrettable (Original) El Museo esta muy bien organizado y con el circuito correcto. Lo que me parece increíble es que todo está en gallego.... Señores resto es un Museo que viene gente de toda España y de otras partes del mundo. Lamentable

A mess. An anthropological museum more focused on enumeration than context, which clinically views a number of very limited sides of the Galician people overlooking the cultural relations with other cultures and in general lacking in context for most of the items exposed. The third floor (right now) is closer to what an anthropological museum usually is, but once you get there it's too short. Texts are dry, stopping you from getting involved in any way, and in Galician. The sacred art from the church is too hidden. The lack of mentions to the pagan traditions (and almost none of the religion influence, literature, almost medieval organisation...) was disappointing as well. I learnt very little and felt I wasted my 4 euros.

Very disappointing museum in many respects: unclear structure, old-fashioned museum curation which presents a very homogenous and non-diverse view of Galician culture, does a poor job in promoting the anthropological or ethnographic aspects of Galician culture to anyone who doesn't speak Gallego, and unfriendly staff who seem completely unreceptive to constructive criticism. I completely agree that having the Gallego language as the main language of the exhibition is important for the protection of Galician cultural heritage, but I think that if you really want to promote your culture to people from all parts of the world it would massively benefit from having Spanish and English translations on the walls, at a minimum. The app that was created for other languages is very poorly made, hard to access, has less information than the original text and is inaccessible to those without phones or internet (the museum WiFi was so poor I couldn't use the app). Without some major changes to the museum as it is and taking on board the many constructive comments received (the large number of Google reviews with these suggestions speaks volumes), I would definitely not recommend a visit to this museum.

Very interesting museum with sections on agriculture, fishing, culture and history. More explanations in English would be helpful.

I think there are a lot of information missing about the exposed objects and what is more incomprensible it was only in Gallego. I guess is the Gallego people museum and only for Gallego people.

Wonderful museum, and had lockers available for our bags.

It's a fun memory that I took the whole morning trying to locate this museum and ended up first half wandering at the park nearby. I would say that the signboard isn't really standout to me. The staff was soo nice giving me a reduced price ticket (1.5 euro) even though I was just a student far far away from this city. Came for the staircases but definitely need more time to explore. There's little or no English text display so make sure to download google translate before your visit.

Only very few explanations in English. They tell you you can download an app, but in my case I couldn't because I don't come from a subset of countries (?!). In the end, they have a lot of artifacts but you can see the same for free in Melide. No pilgrim discount. Receptionist lacks friendliness.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, especially the clothes and the bread with milk (Original) Muy interesante, sobretodo los ropajes y el pan con leche

(Translated by Google) Brilliant (Original) Genial

Nice museum but lacking in some aspects. It's mostly focused on modern Galicians and there is nothing about the history of the people throughout time.

Interesting museum about Galician life, crafts and customs ... very moderate entrance fee ... 😊

(Translated by Google) Beautiful museum where they pay homage to the Galician way of life. They keep artifacts, costumes, boats, and many things that we’ve all seen at some point in our lives, but that no one has at home anymore. Keep inside the most beautiful stone spiral staircase we have ever seen. Admission on Sundays and free. It is well worth going. (Original) Precioso museo onde homenaxean a maneira de vivir galega. Conservan artefactos, traxes, embarcacions e moitas cousas que todos vimos algunha vez na vida, pero que xa nadie ten na casa. Conserva dentro a escaleira de caracol de pedra mais bonita que vimos nunca. A entrada os domingos e de balde. Merece moito a pena ir.

It is really worth visiting it. It has a wide variety about tools and constructions of Galician people. Also it is well located and next to a free modern art centre.

Extraordinary experience to visit with children. A close inside to the history and uses of this amazing culture!!

I am so glad we visited this lovely, well-lit, spacious and clean museum during our short stay in Santiago de Compostela! We learned so much about the local culture, history and archaeology in just a couple of hours, thanks to good signs that had many translations from Galician to Spanish and English. The video of the beautiful natural scenery taken from drones, with the locations shown on the map, made me want to come back and spend much more time in A Coruna on my next visit in Spain. I wish I had asked about the history of the triple helical stairway! It was amazing.

Well worth a visit. Very nicely laid out in a beautiful old building. Great experience

(Translated by Google) The foundation of the old Bonaval convent is attributed to San Domingos de Guzmán, who in 1219 made a pilgrimage to Santiago. It is located outside the walls, on the slopes of Monte de la Almáciga and near the Puerta del Camino, through which pilgrims who come along the French Way enter the Basilica del Apóstol. The conventual body, as it has come down to us, corresponds to the episcopate of Fray Antonio de Monroi, archbishop of Santiago between 1685 and 1715, and is due to Domingo de Andrade. The facade is of small proportions. Attention is focused on the façade, composed of two large Tuscan pilasters decorated with the author's characteristic fruit strings, which support a split curved pediment and frame the large lined door, presided over by the image of the holy founder. Above is the coat of arms of the Altamira house with a royal crown. Inside the building, in the northwest corner, the triple helical staircase is worthy of admiration, which due to its technique and structural audacity gives a good example of Andrade's virtuosity. Three independent ramps are developed in the same hole, which lead to the different floors. This staircase is considered by locals and strangers as one of the unique elements of Compostela's architectural heritage. (Original) La fundación del antiguo convento de Bonaval se atribuye a San Domingos de Guzmán, que en el año 1219 peregrinó a Santiago. Está situado fuera de muros, en la falda del monte de la Almáciga y cerca de la Puerta del Camino, por la que entran hacia la basílica del Apóstol los peregrinos que vienen por el Camino francés. El cuerpo conventual, tal y como ha llegado hasta nosotros, corresponde al episcopado de fray Antonio de Monroi, arzobispo de Santiago entre 1685 y 1715, y se debe a Domingo de Andrade. La fachada es de pequeñas proporciones. La atención se concentra en la portada, compuesta por dos grandes pilastras toscanas decoradas con las sartas de frutas características del autor, que soportan un frontón curvo partido y enmarcan la gran puerta alintelada, presidida por la imagen del santo fundador. Por encima campa el escudo de la casa de Altamira con corona real. Dentro del edificio, en el ángulo noroeste, es digna de admiración la triple escalera helicoidal, que por su técnica y audacia estructural da buena muestra del virtuosismo de Andrade. En un mismo hueco se desarrollan tres rampas independientes, que conducen a los diferentes pisos. Esta escalera está considerada por propios y extraños como uno de los elementos singulares del patrimonio arquitectónico de Compostela.

(Translated by Google) History of our land ... (Original) Historia da nosa terra...

(Translated by Google) In a single word: Essential (Original) En una sola palabra: Imprescindible

(Translated by Google) Very complete museum. You leave there with a clear idea of ​​the traditions, customs, way of life of the GALICIAN PEOPLE. (Original) Museo muy completo. Sales de ahí con una clara idea de las tradiciones, costumbres, forma de vida del PUEBLO GALLEGO.

Wonderful museum in an historic building in a magic city. Worth the visit even if you are not interested in galician people, because it is situated in the ancient monastery of Santo Domingo de Bonaval, just outside city walls. It has a fantastic double spiral stairway which I think is one of the most photographed spots in Spain. It has a great number of exhibits detailing history and life in Galicia from very remote past to today, everything is well organized and explained. Fishing, clothes, woodwork and blacksmith exhibit are extremely good. Highly recommended, even if you have children, they will be fascinated by fishing boats. As a plus it is across the road from the very very modern building hosting Centro Galego de Arte Contemporanea .

Loved it. So interesting and in such a brilliant location...very atmospheric

A bittersweet sensation with this museum. On one side I find the ethnographic information about Galician culture excellent (many pictures, dioramas and tools, really pretty to stare at). The format of the exposition is quiet old fashioned but that is no something bad per se for me. Keep in mind that this is not an history museum. Also the building is quite nice, a bit like a labyrinth, but with great charm. On the other side, as stated before, the fact that the exposition is only in Galician takes away many information for those that don't speak it. I get that the language is fundamental to the Galician culture and must be promoted and preserved but having these kind of museums that reach primarily to people that supposedly already know the nuances of the culture a bit wasteful. As many other museums it would benefit having Spanish and English translations on the panels. We were informed that there is a mobile app with translation but it's not currently working if you have Android. As a Spanish speaking person you can get by more or less but it is not a pleasant experience not knowing if you have understood the text correctly. That is my humbly opinion. Nevertheless I did not regret visiting.

I highly recommend visiting this place if you are interested in Galicia's culture. If you don't speak spanish or galego you might have a hard time understanding as signs are mostlt written in galego. I am not sure if text in other languages was provided.

Not so interesting for me, plus there is no language available except galego

Great museum about Galicia

Definitely an insightful and rich experience into the history, culture and customs of the Galician nation. Absolutely beautiful building and well worth a long visit.

It was truly amazing. Simple but meaningful.

Quiet museum, nice way to spend a morning.

This is the second time we have been to this museum. It is very well laid out with a lot of interesting material. I do think it is a weakness that the language used throughout is Galician although it is the Galician museum so you might say it is understandable. If you understand a little Spanish you will be able to make some sense of the Galician. Quite apart from the exhibits it is worth visiting fir Andrade's staircase and the church particularly the Gothic apse.

Hahaha actually I went there especially for the Etage. Very nice. Sometimes it’s free to enter. Really recommended!

(Translated by Google) Typical museum where you can see old things such as vessels, fishing nets, jewelry, clothing from the time ... (Original) Tipico museo donde ver cosas antiguas como vasijas, redes de pesca,joyas, vestimentas de la epoca...

(Translated by Google) Located in a monastery with spectacular architecture, the museum helps to better understand Galician uses and customs. (Original) Situado en un monasterio con una espectacular arquitectura el museo ayuda a conocer mejor los usos y costumbres gallegos.

(Translated by Google) Comprehensive compendium of the life and customs of the Galician people. Located in a nice building. We positively value the exclusive labeling in Galician. It is in accordance with the museum's objectives, it gives strength to its message and there is no problem for Spanish-speakers to understand it. (Original) Compendio amplio de la vida y costumbres del pueblo gallego. Ubicado en un bonito edificio. Valoramos positivamente la rotulacion exclusiva en gallego. Es acorde con los objetivos del museo, le da fuerza a su mensaje y no hay ningun problema para entenderlo por las y los hispanohablantes

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, very well explained visually. (Original) Muy interesante, muy bien explicado visualmente.

(Translated by Google) I think they should have posters in Spanish. The beautiful museum. (Original) Creo que debían tener carteles en castellano. El museo precioso.

(Translated by Google) Little interesting the most beautiful the building and the staircase (Original) Poco interesante lo más bonito el edificio y la escalera

(Translated by Google) Ethnographic Museum of Galicia. Emblematic building with very friendly staff (Original) Museo etnográfico de Galicia. Edificio emblemático y con personal muy amable

(Translated by Google) Great! Both for the story it tells and for the building. (Original) Genial! Tanto por la historia que cuenta como por el edificio.

(Translated by Google) You have to visit it. It's a pass !! (Original) Tedes que visitalo. É unha pasada!!

(Translated by Google) Very interesting, the penalty is the foolishness of labeling only in Galician. So it was, semi empty. (Original) Muy interesante, la pena es la memez de rotular solo en gallego. Así estaba, semi vacío.

(Translated by Google) Interesting museum. The most beautiful thing however is the building (Original) Interesante museo. Lo mas bonito no obstante es el edificio

The museum is interesting and educational, but it is only in Galician. Please improve this.

Lots of information and things to learn

(Translated by Google) The museum is very good to see how the customs and traditions were in Galicia, the visit is pleasant to do, they have very curious stairs that are photographed by all visitors, at the back there are gardens with a very interesting grove. (Original) El museo esta muy bien para ver como eran las costumbres y tradiciones en Galicia, la visita es agradable de realizar, tienen unas escaleras muy curiosas que son fotografiadas por todos los visitantes, en la parte trasera hay unos jardines con una arboleda muy interesante.

(Translated by Google) Pretty boring. There are better things to see in Santiago. (Original) Bastante aburrido. Hay cosas mejores que ver en Santiago.

(Translated by Google) Nice museum in historic building with fascinating triple staircase. It manages very well to set the ancient trades of Galicia (also typical of other places in Spain). Entertaining visit with children. They don't get bored. Only a guided tour is missing. (Original) Bonito museo en edificio histórico con escalera triple fascinante. Logra muy bien ambientar los oficios antiguos de Galicia (también propios de otros lugares de españa). Visita entretenida con niños. No se llegan a aburrir. Solo se echa en falta una visita guiada.

(Translated by Google) Very interesting and didactic (Original) Muy interesante y didáctico

(Translated by Google) Wonderfully assembled, with great detail, to spend a whole morning. As we indicated to the friendly concierges, it would be advisable that the advertising posters were also in Spanish. (Original) Maravillosamente montado, con todo lujo de detalles, para pasar una mañana al completo. Como indicamos a los amables conserjes sería aconsejable que los carteles anunciadores estuvieran también en castellano.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Fermoso

(Translated by Google) Very interesting to see the old Galician customs, lost jobs, houses, horreos etc. The helical staircase was a marvel (as always, the monks made class distinctions so as not to join the humblest) each flight of stairs led to different cells. Very well designed (Original) Muy interesante ver las costumbres gallegas antiguas, trabajos perdidos, casas, horreos etc. La escalera helicoidal una maravilla (como siempre, los monjes hicieron distinción de clases para no juntarse con los más humildes) cada tramo de escaleras daba a celdas distintas. Muy bien diseñado

(Translated by Google) A charming place to recreate history, well cared for and with a lot of teaching (Original) Un lugar con encanto para recrear la historia, bien cuidado y de mucha enseñanza

(Translated by Google) It has a lot to see ... (Original) Ten moito q ver...

(Translated by Google) Museum on the tradition of Galicia. Check the current exhibitions on the website and buy tickets to avoid queues. (Original) Museo sobre la tradición de Galicia. Consultar en la web las exposiciones vigentes y la compra de entradas para evitar colas.

(Translated by Google) Complete museum with socio-cultural information about the Galician people and their customs. The building, with the staircase and the church, is worth it in itself. To improve that there are posters also in Spanish and English, since there are parts of the app that are only in Galician. (Original) Museo completo con información sociocultural del pueblo gallego y sus costumbres. El edificio, con la escalera y la iglesia vale la pena por sí mismo. A mejorar que haya carteles también en castellano e inglés, ya que hay partes de la app que sólo están en gallego.

(Translated by Google) An unusual ethnographic study in Spain in an environment where. Dazzling convent. It does not have as many problems with historical memory as in other places. Worth (Original) Un estudio etnografico poco habitual en España en un entorno en el. Convento deslumbrante. No tiene tantos problemas.on la memoria histórica que en otro sitios. Merece la pena

(Translated by Google) I think it's good to defend the Galician language, but they should put the signs and stories in Spanish. (Original) Me parece bien defender la lengua gallega, pero deberían poner los rotulo e historias en castellano.