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Entrance to the Army Museum © Museo del Ejército - Ministerio de Defensa
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StateSituated in the Alcázar fortress in Toledo, it houses large collections starting from the 19th century until today. The collections include: knives, swords, firearms, artillery, flags, uniforms, miniatures, medals, models, ethnographic objects, and the collections from the Romero Ortiz Museum and the House of the Dukes of Medinaceli. It also houses the remains of old Roman, medieval and modern constructions.
Leather shield that belonged to the defensive equipment of Spanish soldiers who used to guard the northern border of the viceroyalty of New Spain (currently the US states of Texas, California and New Mexico).
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The art of collecting Japanese armour, which was traditionally found in major European armouries, became widespread among the 19th-century cognoscenti.
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Basket of the first aerostatic balloon belonging to the Military Aerostation Service in which the Queen Regent Marie Christine made an ascent.
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Horse-drawn carriage carrying General Prim during the terrorist attack in which he lost his life on 27 December 1870.
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Letter from Isabella II from exile requesting advice on the possible abdication in favour of her son, the future King Alfonso XII.
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The Codex of Santa Cruz Tlamapa is one of the few existing documentary examples of the Aztec language in Spanish collections.
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Set of objects said to belong to Boabdil el Chico, last Nasrid king of Granada, made up of a jineta sword, estoque sword and clothes.
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Full-dress infantry regalia, breeches and general's sash belonging to the Duke of Feria.
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Spanish shotgun dating from the early 18th century in New Spain (Mexico) which allows breech loading and repeat firing.
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Luxurious duelling pistol case created by one of the leading Parisian firms of the day.
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Jun 01 to Sep 30
Thursday to Tuesday
Does not close at midday
10:00 AM to 9:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Oct 01 to May 31
Thursday to Tuesday
Does not close at midday
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Closing days: Wednesday
Closed: 1 and 6 January, 1 May and 24, 25 and 31 December.
Rates
General: €5
Reduced: €2,5
Free admission
Sundays
Retired persons: Free admission
Students: Free admission
Disabled persons: Free admission
Services
Audio guide
Café / restaurant
Cloakroom service
Programme of cultural activities
Educational workshops
Shop
Guided tours
Accessibility
Lift
Ramps
Visits adapted for the disabled
Reservations
Visitas guiadas (con 15 días de antelación)
E-mail: museje.actividades@et.mde.es
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