L'Iber, Museo de los soldaditos de plomo
Private museum in a Gothic palace in the El Carmen district, with more than 100,000 historical miniatures across fifteen rooms.
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About the museum
The museum grew out of the private collection of Álvaro Noguera, who for years had dreamed of showing it to the public. It opened in 2007 and is run by the Fundación Libertas 7, a non-profit body. According to the museum itself, it is the largest museum in the world devoted exclusively to lead toy soldiers.
It is housed in the Palace of the Marquesses of Malferit, a 15th-century building of Gothic origin located in the El Carmen district in the historic centre of Valencia. The rooms retain part of the decoration of a Valencian manor house.
The collection exceeds 100,000 historical miniatures, shown in fifteen rooms and spanning from Antiquity to the present day, with scenes and dioramas devoted to battles, armies and figures from different eras. In addition to the exhibition, the museum organises educational workshops, courses, lectures and book presentations, and has a shop-bookshop and a library.
Highlights
- More than 100,000 historical miniatures
- Fifteen rooms with scenes and dioramas
- Gothic Palace of the Marquesses of Malferit
- Collection spanning from Antiquity to the present day
- Shop-bookshop and specialised library
Permanent exhibition
- Colección permanente de soldaditos de plomo – More than 100,000 historical miniatures, from Antiquity to the present day, displayed in fifteen rooms of the Palace of the Marquesses of Malferit.
- Founded
- 2007
- Operated by
- Fundación Libertas 7
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €8 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €5Retirees, unemployed people, people with disabilities, young people and students up to 26, teachers from outside the province, large and single-parent families, and groups of 10 or more people |
| Children & teens | €5free up to age 5 · Children under 6 enter free |
| Seniors | €5Retirees |
| Visitors with disabilities | €5 |
| Students & apprentices | €5Students up to 26 |
| Groups (10+ people) | €5 per personGroups of 10 or more people |
| Families | €5Reduced rate for large and single-parent families |
| Guided tour with admission (school groups and groups at risk of social exclusion) | €8Per person; in Spanish, Valencian or English |
Free admission for accredited teachers from the province of Valencia, accredited tour guides and accredited ICOM members. Tickets can be bought online.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator
- Accessible restroom
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The ground floor has adapted access, but some areas of the historic palace have structural limitations. The main entrance has a small step (about 4 cm) and the building has a lift. The museum recommends writing to info@museoliber.org before the visit to plan the most accessible route.
Kids & families
Recommended for ages 5+
| Time needed | approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
| Family ticket | €5 · Reduced rate for large and single-parent families |
The museum recommends the visit from age 5. Children under 6 enter free.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Blanqueria – Torres de Serranos (EMT C1) · 5-min walk
Metro: Àngel Guimerà (lines 3 and 5) and Xàtiva stations, about 10 minutes' walk away. EMT buses 5, 60, 62, 81, 95 and 98; line C1, Blanqueria – Torres de Serranos stop, about 5 minutes' walk.
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
The museum has no car park of its own. Nearby are the Aparcamiento Centre Històric – Mercat Central (308 spaces, open 24 hours) and the Aparcamiento Plaza de la Reina.
There are Valenbisi bicycle stations in the surrounding area.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Museum shop-bookshop.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
The museum offers venue hire; information is available on the website.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
|---|---|
| Audio guide | yes (ES, CA, EN, FR, IT, DE, RU, NL) |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Personal photographs with a phone or camera are allowed; tripods and flash are not permitted in rooms with special lighting. |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups and school centres cost €8 per person and require booking. There are also tours led by the museum's director in Spanish, Valencian, French, Italian and English. |
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