Toledo Museums and Art Galleries

(Toledo, Castile-La Mancha, Spain)

Even as a small city, Toledo has a fine selection of museums and art galleries, housing varied exhibitions. Notable displays are dominated by national Spanish artists such as Goya, El Greco and Velaquez.

Several museums provide student discounts, sometimes as much as 50 percent off the original entry price. Of note, opening times at most of the museums in Toledo tend to vary during the summer months, with closing times often being delayed by an hour.

Museo de Arte Contemporáneo (Museum of Contemporary Art)

Address: Calle de las Cadenas, Toledo, Spain
This facility is 'temporarily' closed, however, no timeline is available for its reopening
This museum houses a Spanish modern art collection, including work by Joan Miró and Aureliano de Beruete. The Museo de Arte Contemporáneo contains a large amount of figurative art from the 20th century.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:30, Sunday - closed in the afternoon
Admission: charge

Museo de los Concilios y Cultura Visigótica (Museum of Visigothic Councils and Culture)

Address: Calle de San Román, 45002 , Toledo, Spain
Tel.:+34 925 22 78 72
This is one cultural attraction worth looking out for, since the Museo de los Concilios y Cultura Visigótica not only houses an impressive collection of jewellery and local Spanish documents, but it also boasts particularly eye-catching religious architecture. Located within the San Roman Church (La Iglesia San Román), a Moorish temple dating from the 13th century, the Museum of the Councils and Visigothic Culture also comes with a host of archaeological treasures from Spain's 6th, 7th and 8th centuries.
Admission: free
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:30, Sunday - 10:00 to 14:00

Museo de Taller del Moro (Taller del Moro Museum)

Address: Calle del Taller del Moro, Toledo, Spain
Examples of the workmanship of the artisan who once worked upon the cathedral are found in this 14th-century building. The Museo de Taller del Moro is also known for its 14th-century Mudéjar ceramics and is just a short stroll from the Iglesia de Santo Tomé.
Open hours: Tuesday to Saturday - 10:00 to 14:00 and 16:00 to 18:30, Sunday - closed in the afternoon
Admission: charge

Museo de Santa Cruz (Holy Cross Museum)

Address: Calle de Miguel de Cervantes 3, 45001, Toledo, Spain
Tel: +34 925 22 10 36
Completed in 1515, the Museo de Santa Cruz was initially a hospital. Within the building now dwells an art collection including a wide selection of El Greco pieces such as the 'Asunción de la Virgen' (Altarpiece of the Assumption). There are many religious items on display including tapestries.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 18:30, Sunday - 10:00 to 14:00
Admission: chargeable weekdays, free Saturday afternoon and Sunday

Museo Sefardi (Sephardic Museum)

Address: Adjacent to La Sinagoga del Tránsito, Calle Samuel Levis, 45002, Toledo, Spain
Tel: +34 925 22 36 65
The Museo Sefardi demonstrates a sense of the Jewish culture in Spain with its exhibits of medieval scrolls, vestments and tombs. Expect to find various events taking place here during traditional Jewish holidays, such as the Purim (Festival of Lots), Pesach (Passover), Sukkot (Feast of Booths / Tabernacles) and Hanukkah (Festival of Lights).
Admission: charge, free Saturday afternoon and Sunday morning, free to seniors
Open hours: March to October, Tuesday to Saturday - 09:30 to 20:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 15:00; November to February, Tuesday to Saturday - 09:30 to 18:30, Sunday - 10:00 to 15:00;

Museo Real Funsacion de Toledo - Museo de Victorio Macho (Toledo Royal Foundation - Victorio Macho Museum)

Address: Plaza de Victorio Macho 2, 45002, Toledo, Spain
Tel: +34 925 28 42 25
Show casing the work of the artist Victorio Macho, the exhibits cannot only be found within the museum its self but also in the beautiful grounds with their added attraction of wonderful panoramic views of the city.
Open hours: Monday to Saturday - 10:00 to 19:00, Sunday - 10:00 to 15:00
Admission: charge, children under 12 years old are free