Visiting the City of Culture
The City of Culture has opened its doors to everyone who wants to discover it. Visitors can access its various spaces freely and tour the exterior of the City of Culture, from the Hejduk Towers to the central plaza and its iconic buildings. Gaiás also offers guided tours to get to know this architectural complex in depth.
Public opening hours
General
Monday to Sunday | 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
Notice
On 15-16 September 2023, on the occasion of the Informal EU Economic and Financial Affairs Ministerial Meeting, only accredited persons will be allowed access to the City of Culture. For more information, please click HERE.
Gaiás Centre Museum
Monday to Sunday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m
(+34) 881 997 584 / o.informacion@cidadedacultura.org.
Monday to Sunday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m
NOTE: The exhibitions are closed on Monday.
Monday to Sunday | 10 a.m. - 8 p.m
Library and Archive of Galicia
Exhibitions and reading room: Monday to Sunday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Coming to the Gaiás on foot
— Coming on foot from the town center.
Buses from / to the town centre
LINE 9: Monday - Friday (working days) | Saturday morning
Departures from Casas Novas:
- Monday to Friday (workind days): 7:30 8:40 9:50 11:00 12:10 13:20 14:30 15:40 16:50 18:00 19:10 20:20 21:30 22:30
- Saturday: 8:30 - 13:30 (every 60 min.).
- Route | Casas Novas - Santa Isabel - Galeras - San Clemente - A Senra - Virxe da Cerca - San Roque - Pastoriza - Rodríguez de Viguri - Fontiñas - Piscinas - Multiusos Fontes do Sar - Cidade da Cultura
Departures from Cidade da Cultura:
- Monday to Friday (workind days): 8:00 9:15 10:25 11:35 12:45 13:55 15:05 16:15 17:25 18:35 19:45 20:55 22:00
- Saturday: 9:00 - 13:00 (every 60 min.).
- Note:
- From Romaño through Casas Novas (L4): Saturday, 17:00 19:00 21:00 // Sunday and bank holiday, 11:00 13:00 17:00 19:00 21:00
- From As Cancelas through Casas Novas (L4): Saturday, 17:30 19:30 21:30 // Sunday and bank holiday, 11:30 13:30 17:30 19:30 21:30
- Route | Cidade da Cultura - Multiusos Fontes do Sar - Piscinas - Fontiñas - Concheiros - Campo da Angustia - Rúa de Bonaval - Rúa Valle Inclán - Virxe da Cerca - A Senra - San Clemente - Galeras - Santa Isabel - Casas Novas
+ info Urban transport, Line 9
LINE C11: Saturday afternoon | Sunday and bank holiday
Departures from Xeneral Pardiñas (approximate departure time)
- Saturday 17:30 19:45 20:00
- Sunday and bank holiday 10:15, 13:35, 17:35 and 20:15
- Route towards the City | Multiusos Fontes do Sar - Piscinas - Fontiñas - Avda. de Lugo - Bernardo Barreiro - Curros Enríquez - Xeneral Pardiñas - Praza de Galicia - Virxe da Cerca - Porta do Camiño - San Pedro - Concheiros - Fontiñas - Piscinas - Multiusos Fontes do Sar - City of Culture
- Route from the City | City of Culture - Multiusos Fontes do Sar - Piscinas - Fontiñas - Concheiros - San Pedro - Porta do Camiño - Virxe da Cerca - Praza de Galicia - Xeneral Pardiñas - Curros Enríquez - Bernardo Barreiro - Avda. de Lugo - Fontiñas - Piscinas - Multiusos Fontes do Sar
Guided tours
Discover the City of Culture was created, evolved, and operates today with the help of our guides; immerse yourself in the spectacular architecture of Peter Eisenman, and discover the exhibitions in Gaiás Centre Museum. Our range of guided visits offers an entertaining way to learn about this unusual infrastructure and enjoy its cultural program.
➖ Architectural tour to the City of Culture | Click HERE to book your ticket.
➖ Tour to the exhibition «Teamwork. 30 years of CGAC» | Click HERE to book your ticket.
➖ Tour to the exhibition «Light on the Land. The 'Seminario de Estudos Galegos'» | Click HERE to book your ticket.
➖ Tour to the exhibition Nicolás Muller. North Wind | Click HERE to book your ticket.
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GPS Coordinates
Latitude 42º 52' 13.02" N
Longitude 8º 31' 32.69" W