What is the nearest spiral galaxy to the Milky Way galaxy?

Astronomy fascinates me. The amount of progress made just since the invention of the telescope is phenomenal yet so much more still to discover. Thanks for a good question and answer.

jim, I thought Alpha Centauri was the nearest star at about 4 light years, and is in our own galaxy.

jsh, is this where alpha centurie may be ..

and it's headed straight for us 🤓