Museo de Soldaditos de Plomo L’Iber

L’Iber is a toy soldier and historical miniatures museum in the Palacio de Malferit, in Valencia’s Ciutat Vella. Its rooms hold more than 95,000 painted figures, arranged in detailed scenes that range from ancient history to the Napoleonic era, alongside miniatures of popular culture and everyday life. The palace is part of the visit, and the displays give children and adults plenty to examine. Follow the free audio tour to add context as you move through the collection.

The collection in miniature

L’Iber displays more than 95,000 figures in scenes that span historical periods. Battle dioramas are a major part of the collection, with depictions ranging from ancient history to Napoleon’s campaigns. The displays also include personalities and figures from popular culture, as well as scenes of everyday life.

The small scale rewards a slower visit. Look beyond the central action in each scene to notice the painted figures and details around it. A free audio tour is available to help explain what you are seeing.

The palace setting

The museum occupies the Palacio de Malferit, an old manor house in Valencia’s historic Ciutat Vella. Its rooms provide the setting for the miniature collection, so the building is part of the visit as well as a place to see the exhibits.

The museum is suitable for families, but the small figures and detailed displays can hold an adult’s attention too. Some descriptions are brief, and display cases can make certain pieces harder to see. The audio tour can add context as you move from room to room.