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Museo de Historia Natural
The " Luis Iglesias " Natural History Museum preserves a valuable anthology of historical-scientific legacy and is Galicia's only real Natural History Museum. It consists of three rooms where we can see a large number of collections (with a total of 25,000 specimens) of fauna, flora and minerals, not only from Galicia but also from all parts of the planet.
Address:Avda. de las Ciencias s/n, Campus Sur Universitario, 15706 Santiago de Compostela
Telephone : 981 593589 / 981 563100 (ext 14202)
Open : All year round except August. Group visits: 9 am to 2 pm and 4 pm to 7 pm from Monday to Friday by appointment only. Private visits: 10 am to 1 pm and 5 pm to 7 pm from Monday to Friday. In July: 9 am to 1 pm.
Museo du Arte Sacro (Museum of Sacred Art)
The monastic community of Antealtares originated in the 9th century when, after the discovery of the Apostle's remains, King Alfonso II of Spain founded a monastery for Benedictine monks in the surroundings of the tomb, in order to look after and render worship to the vestiges of St. James .
Address:C/ Vía Sacra, s/n. (Entrada por la iglesia) 15702 Santiago de Compostela
Telephone : 981 583127
Fax : 981 560623
Open : From April to December. Daily: 10.30 am - 1.30 pm / 4 pm - 7 pm Sunday: closed
Centro Galego de Arte Contemporaneo (Galician Center of ContemporaryArt)
The Centre intends to be a dynamic center: drama & music features, lecture series, artist workshops, open discussion between artists and critics, a video platform program, are hence part of its daily activities.
Address:Ramón María del Valle Inclán s/n. 15703 Santiago de Compostela
Telephone : 981 546619
Fax : 981 546625
Open : All year round. From Tuesday to Sunday, 11 am to 8 pm Closed on Mondays
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