The Museum of the Galician People is one of Santiago's most useful museums because it looks beyond pilgrimage to the wider culture of Galicia. Exhibits cover traditional trades, fishing, farming, music, dress, and the everyday life of the region.
The building matters too: the museum occupies the former convent of San Domingos de Bonaval, with a famous triple spiral staircase and a quiet church. It pairs beautifully with the nearby contemporary art centre and Bonaval park.