Provincial Museum of Lugo
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Provincial Museum of Lugo - by Pedro Miguel Gonzalez on Google
Description
The Provincial Museum of Lugo is housed in the old convent of San Francisco from which the cloister (15th century), the kitchen, and the refectory have been preserved. It contains collections of Galician art (paintings, sculpture and jewellery), archaeological artefacts, ethnographic exhibits, and some decorative arts items.
Access & Transport
The museum is at the exact centre of the historical town, 1km southwest from the train station. Lugo is 90km southeast of A Coruña (A-6) and 100km east of Santiago de Compostela (N-547/A-54)
Instructions & Recommendations
We suggest combining this activity with a walk around the Roman Walls and a visit of the Cathedral
Environmental & Social
Repurposing of an existing building and low running carbon footprint. Preserves the region's artistic and cultural heritages.
Conclusion
The museum will please those on a slow travel mode and/or keen to know about the region's historical and artistic backgrounds. If that is not your profile but you have spare time in Lugo then check it our regardless since there is no admission fee - you are bound to enjoy a few items and learn a few things in the process.
Key positive
Educational and some interesting artefacts and artworks
Centrally located and free admission
Key negative
No standout items
Suitability
Accessible
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 20m
est. visit time:1h 15m
Start of Season 1:Jun, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 13:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 13:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 13:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 13:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 13:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 16:00
MONDAY -
TUESDAY16:00 - 20:30
WEDNESDAY16:00 - 20:30
THURSDAY16:00 - 20:30
FRIDAY16:00 - 20:30
SATURDAY16:00 - 20:30
SUNDAY -
Start of Season 2:Nov, 01
MONDAY -
TUESDAY10:00 - 13:30
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 13:30
THURSDAY10:00 - 13:30
FRIDAY10:00 - 13:30
SATURDAY10:00 - 13:30
SUNDAY10:00 - 15:00
MONDAY -
TUESDAY16:00 - 20:30
WEDNESDAY16:00 - 20:30
THURSDAY16:00 - 20:30
FRIDAY16:00 - 20:30
SATURDAY16:00 - 20:30
SUNDAY -