Everything you need to know before visiting L’Iber, Museo de los soldaditos de plomo, in the Palacio de los Marqueses de Malferit, Valencia.

Tickets and admission

How much does admission to the Museo L’Iber cost?
  • General admission: €8
  • Reduced admission: €5 — retirees, unemployed visitors, visitors with disabilities, young people and students up to age 26, teachers from outside the province of Valencia, large and single-parent families, and groups of 10 or more people.
  • Free admission: children under 6, teachers from the province of Valencia (with accreditation), tour guides (with accreditation).

Admission includes access to all the permanent rooms and the museum’s temporary exhibitions. Buy your ticket online and skip the queue at the ticket desk.

How can I buy tickets?

Tickets can be purchased online at museoliber.org or directly at the ticket desk on the day of your visit. Buying online is recommended to avoid queues. Online tickets are personal and are sent by email as a PDF with a QR code.

Can I cancel or change my online ticket?

Tickets purchased online are valid for any day within the museum’s opening hours. If you cannot come on the day you planned, you can use your ticket another day. For any issue, write to us at info@museoliber.org.

Opening hours and location

What are the opening hours of the Museo L’Iber?
Tuesday — Saturday11:00–14:00 · 16:00–19:00
Sunday11:00–14:00
MondayClosed
Where is the Museo L’Iber?

The Museo L’Iber is at Calle Caballeros 20-22, 46001 Valencia, in the Barrio del Carmen in the historic city centre, inside the Palacio de los Marqueses de Malferit, a 15th-century Gothic building.

By metro: Àngel Guimerà station (lines 1, 2, 3, 5 and 9) or Xàtiva station (lines 3 and 5), both about a 10-minute walk away.
By bus: lines 5, 60, 62, 81, 95 and 98. Plan your route on the EMT geoportal →
On foot: 10 minutes from Plaza del Ayuntamiento and 5 minutes from Plaza de la Virgen.
Parking: the museum does not have its own car park. The nearest car parks are Parking Plaza de la Reina (entrance via Calle de la Paz) and Parking Plaza de Brujas (next to the Central Market).

How long does the visit take?

A self-guided visit takes about 60 minutes. A guided tour also lasts around 60 minutes, with commentary at the most outstanding rooms.

The museum

How many pieces does the Museo L’Iber have?

The Museo L’Iber displays more than 100,000 pieces in its rooms and holds a collection of over 1,200,000 historical miniatures. It is the largest toy soldier museum in the world according to Guinness World Records. Discover the main pieces of the collection.

Can I visit the Palacio de los Marqueses de Malferit?

Yes. The museum occupies the main floor of the Palacio de los Marqueses de Malferit, a 15th-century Gothic building in the heart of the Barrio del Carmen. The visit includes its rooms, the Patio de los Arcos courtyard and its original galleries.

Can I take photos inside the museum?

Yes, photography with a phone or camera is allowed for personal use. Tripods and flash are not permitted in rooms with special lighting.

Is the museum adapted for visitors with reduced mobility?

The museum has adapted access on the ground floor. Some areas of the historic palace have structural limitations inherent to the building. We recommend contacting us at info@museoliber.org before your visit so we can suggest the most accessible route.

Is it suitable for children?

Yes. The museum is highly recommended for children aged 5 and up. The battle dioramas, historical miniatures and recreated scenes capture the attention of all ages and are an excellent starting point for learning history. Also check our cultural activities for families.

In which languages is the museum available?

Signage and room texts are in Spanish and English.
Audio guides are available in Spanish, Valencian, English, French, Italian, German, Russian and Dutch.
Guided tours are offered in Spanish, Valencian and English.
Guided tours with the museum director are available in Spanish, Valencian, French, Italian and English.

Guided tours and groups

Does the museum offer guided tours?

Yes. The museum offers several types of guided tour. For groups, the guided tour costs €8 per person. For individual visits, ask for prices at the ticket desk or at info@museoliber.org. You can also find all the information on the visit page.

Are there guided tours with the museum director?

Yes. Alejandro Noguera Borel, director of the museum and PhD in Ancient History, offers personalised guided tours in Spanish, Valencian, French, Italian and English. To arrange a tour with the director, contact info@museoliber.org or call +34 963 918 675.

Are there school visits?

Yes. The museum offers a school visit programme adapted to each educational stage. The price for school groups with a guided tour is €8 per person. Booking is essential. Contact info@museoliber.org or call +34 963 918 675.

Can photo shoots be held at the museum?

Yes, the museum allows both amateur and professional photo shoots, subject to specific conditions depending on the type of use. For availability, conditions and rates, contact us at info@museoliber.org.

Cultural activities

What kind of cultural activities does the museum organise?

The museum regularly hosts history lectures, a book club, a film club, book presentations, history courses and Tai Chi and Yoga classes in the Patio de los Arcos of the Malferit Palace. See the full activities calendar.

Are the cultural activities free?

Most activities are free or open admission. Some, such as courses, have their own price indicated for each activity. Check the details of each event in the museum calendar.

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