Colección museográfica de Material Pesado

About the museum

The Material Pesado museum collection opened on 7 February 2013 and displays a range of materials relating to the history of the armoured vehicles that have served in the Spanish Army. It is a state-owned and state-run collection, attached to the Ministry of Defence and reporting to the Chief of Staff of the Army through the Instituto de Historia y Cultura Militar.

It is located at the El Goloso military base, at the foot of the Sierra de Guadarrama, and traces the history and development of the Spanish Army’s armoured units, from which its holdings derive. Maintenance is carried out by personnel assigned to the Regimiento de Infantería Acorazada “Alcázar de Toledo” No. 61, which regards itself as the heir of the former Spanish armoured units, since the first tanks were acquired in 1922.

Highlights

• Renault FT-17 tank
• T-26 B tank, 1933 model
• Panzerkampfwagen I Ausf. B tank
• Fiat Ansaldo CV-33-35 light tank
• Sturmgeschütz 40 Ausf. G assault gun and Panzerkampfwagen IV Ausf. H tank

Permanent exhibition

• Colección de vehículos acorazados – Tanks and other armoured vehicles showing the evolution of the armoured units of the Spanish Army since 1922.

Founded

2013

Operated by

Ministerio de Defensa (Ejército de Tierra)

Admission & discounts

Admission is free.

Free admission.

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Amenities & dining

• Café

Café among the available facilities.

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