Army Museum

Definitely worth the ticket price. This place is packed full of history which was a real treat. The whole family really enjoyed this place. It took us 3 hours to walk the whole place and check out all the beautiful things. The Staff here were pretty awesome and full of knowledge. We basically got a private tour just by asking questions as they were very forthcoming with information and behind the scenes knowledge. Overall if your looking for a great place to explore pick here

Free on Wednesdays, when we visited. Pristine and interesting exhibits but the museum seemed disjointed to us. We had a difficult time following the themed paths. We wish it had been chronologically organized so a better view of Toledo’s history could be understood. It was difficult to follow and we missed understanding more about the Spanish Inquisition and the Franco regime. But cannot complain as it was free. Bathrooms abound and a lovely terrace to look over the city. Lockers available.

The Army Museum in Toledo is a fascinating destination for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in military heritage. Located within the historic Alcázar of Toledo, the museum offers an impressive collection of artifacts and exhibits that span centuries of military history. The displays are well-organized and informative, covering various aspects of Spain's military past, from ancient times to modern conflicts. I particularly enjoyed the sections dedicated to 18 century. The museum's setting in the Alcázar adds to the experience, providing stunning views of Toledo and its surroundings. The building itself is a piece of history, adding an extra layer of depth to the visit. Overall, the Army Museum is a well-curated and educational experience that offers valuable insights into Spain's military history. It's definitely worth a visit if you're in Toledo!

A lovely new museum of military history. Don’t expect to see much of the historic building. They preserved a few pieces of the old fortress but not enough to make it worth visiting for that. The map is good, make sure you follow it. If you happen to wander off of the prescribed path it can be very difficult to get back into the exhibition. There are many interesting items on display and they are well organized. They are all displayed in white display boxes with a small sign in the corner. You must follow the path through the white boxes as you cannot see anything other than what is directly in front of you and the back side of other while boxes. All indications that you are in a historic building are hidden There is one open area where the ancient foundations are visible which leads to the patio and garden where some larger items are displayed If you are a weapons buff or Spanish military supporter this is for you

We visited the Army Museum and Alcazar on the advice of a blog about a day trip to Toledo. We took the first Friday morning train in mid-March so we had time to get breakfast and walk up through the town before the museum opened right at 10. Because of minor renovations, part of the museum was closed and all entrances were free. We started at the foundations then went outside to see the tanks. Inside were exhibits about Spanish military from near-prehistoric times through reconquista, colonization, and modernity. Some great armor and artwork. The best part, of course, was the Alcazar itself. You have to walk outside, within the walls of the site, to go up an incline (it's Toledo) into the old royal fortress. See a lovely courtyard and great views.

It was a shame that when I visited in August the military Museum was closed, but at least the entry fee was reduced. The ancient part of the Museum is interesting and I enjoyed going through the evolution of this fort. Hopefully, the Museum will be fully operative soon.

Huge and well done museum. This could take all day if you want o see everything.

Samurai in Toledo: The Army Museum’s Identity Crisis Museo del Ejército, Toledo The Army Museum in Toledo begins not with banners waving or cannons booming, but with stone. You descend into the Alcázar’s underbelly and find yourself in the company of Romans: arches, walls, and foundations whispering in Latin. It feels less like a military museum and more like an archaeological dig, as if the whole fortress has been peeled back layer by layer to show its bones. Then the escalators arrive. Dozens of them. Long, gleaming flights carrying you up, down, sideways, through concrete and glass. By the time you’ve ridden what feels like forty-seven of them, you start to wonder if the escalators are the true exhibit, a kinetic sculpture of endless motion shuttling visitors through centuries. At the top of this electric pilgrimage, the small rooms appear. Collections of swords and spears line the walls, armor stands at attention, medals wink behind glass. The galleries are tight, almost modest compared to the vast foundation halls, but they hold their own charms. And then, without warning, you stumble on Japan: samurai armor lacquered like beetle shells, katana blades curved like crescents. No explanation, no apology, just another twist in the museum’s identity crisis. Step outside and the contradictions fall away. Toledo unfurls across the hills like a Renaissance painting, the Tagus River looping lazily below, rooftops glowing terracotta and gold. The view is not just terrific; it is the moment everything makes sense. Verdict: The Museo del Ejército is less about the Spanish Army than about the strange journey of history itself. First the Romans, then forty-seven escalators, then swords, samurai, and finally the view that conquers them.