The Museo Provincial de Lugo is a museum in the city of Lugo, in the Galicia region of north-western Spain. It occupies the former convent of San Francisco, and its building is part of the visit in its own right.
The collections cover the history of the province. Visitors can see archaeological finds from Roman Lugo, a city that was founded as a Roman military settlement and still keeps part of its Roman walls. Religious art is another strand of the displays, reflecting the long role of the convents and churches in the region. The museum also holds regional ethnographic collections, which show everyday life and traditional work across the province.
What to expect
- Archaeology from the Roman period in and around Lugo
- Religious art linked to the convent setting
- Ethnography showing the traditions of the Lugo province
The museum suits visitors who want to understand the place before walking its streets. Because its exhibits move from ancient history to recent regional life, it gives a broad picture of the area in one visit.
Getting there
The museum is on Praza da Soledade, in the centre of Lugo. Its address is Praza da Soledade, s/n, 27001 Lugo, and the telephone number is +34 982 242 112. Lugo's old town, with its Roman walls, is close by, so the museum fits easily into a day spent exploring the city on foot.
