The building is named after Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao, a foundational figure in Galician nationalist politics and a renowned caricaturist.
The museum complex is spread across six different buildings in Pontevedra's historic quarter.
The Edificio Castelao was designed by architects Jesús Ulargui and Eduardo Pesquera to provide a modern exhibition space for the museum's growing collection.
The underground tunnel linking the Edificio Castelao to the older buildings preserves the urban layout of the medieval city.
The museum holds an extensive collection of golden jewelry from the Bronze Age, known as the Treasure of A Lanzada.
The Edificio Castelao is the modern annex of the Museo de Pontevedra, connected to older historic buildings via an underground passage. It houses an extensive collection of Spanish art spanning from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. The building features an expansive interior atrium and floor-to-ceiling glass walls that provide natural light to its exhibition halls. Key collections include a significant assemblage of Galician sculpture, Renaissance works, and paintings by the influential artist Alfonso Daniel Rodríguez Castelao. The permanent exhibition focuses on art history, while temporary spaces rotate contemporary and thematic displays. Its architectural design is characterized by large open spaces that allow for the viewing of monumental artworks.
The main staircase and the central atrium provide the best perspective of the building's modern architectural lines.
Visit the lower levels first to see the archeological collections before moving up to the art galleries.
Check the museum's official website for temporary exhibition schedules before visiting to ensure access to specific wings.
Use the elevators to reach the upper terraces for unique views of the surrounding stone architecture.
Do not mistake the Edificio Castelao for the main historical entrance at the Plaza de la Leña; they are separate buildings connected internally.
Closed on Mondays.
Refrain from touching artwork and use photography without flash.
