Museum of Pilgrimage
About This Museum
For over a thousand years, millions have walked the Camino, but few realize their final destination holds a museum dedicated entirely to the journey itself. Tucked right beside the soaring cathedral in Santiago de Compostela, the Museum of Pilgrimage dives into the profound human stories behind the trek. It’s less about dusty artifacts and more about understanding the 'why'—the faith, hope, and sheer exhaustion that propelled people across a continent. You leave not just having seen history, but having felt a fraction of its weight.
Collection Highlights
Look for the stunning replica of the Codex Calixtinus, a 12th-century pilgrim's guidebook that's startlingly practical. The collection of scallop shells—the Camino's universal symbol—each tells a different tale of arrival. Don't miss the room filled with historic walking staffs and leather water gourds; you can almost feel the blisters.
Visitor Information
You'll find it in the heart of the old town on Praza das Praterías, literally in the shadow of the cathedral—you can't miss it. It’s a perfect rainy-day activity or a place for reflection after you’ve received your own Compostela.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a handsome stone building that seamlessly blends with the historic fabric of the city, its exterior is all classic Galician granite. Inside, however, it feels surprisingly modern and contemplative, with clean lines that let the powerful objects take center stage.
Contact & Location
Address: Museo das Peregrinacións e de Santiago, 2, Praza das Praterías, Cidade Vella, O Ensanche, Santiago de Compostela, Santiago, A Coruña, Galicia, 15705, España
Phone: +34 881 86 73 15
Website: Visit Website
