Category Archives: Museo Militar

Mahón, April 29, 2026 The Institute of Military History and Culture, reporting directly to the Chief of Staff of the Army, is a Directorate-level body organically integrated into Army Headquarters. It manages the Army’s Archival Subsystem as part of the Defense Archival System and the Army’s Library Subnetwork as part of the Defense Library Network.. . .

“Fear guards the vineyard” would be the Spanish equivalent of Voltaire’s “It’s good to kill someone now and then to encourage the others.” In his work Candide, Voltaire criticizes the execution of Admiral Bing in 1757. The decisions made in certain circumstances will be right or wrong depending on their consequences. Often, consequences that initially. . .

Mahón, March 9, 2026 The Es Soleiet Multipurpose Hall in Es Castell is hosting the exhibition “Historical Flags of Spain” from Monday, March 9, until March 27. The exhibition offers a journey through the history of the Spanish flag. A result of the collaboration between the Es Castell Town Hall, the Balearic Center for Military. . .

Mahón, March 9, 2026 The Menorca Military History Museum, located in the Plaza Esplanada de Es Castell, will be closed for the remainder of March for maintenance work. It is scheduled to reopen on April 1, with the following hours: Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and the last Saturday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 1:30. . .

“There, he’ll learn to eat or he’ll die,” my friend told my father; he was referring to the “General Varela” Colony in Quintana del Puente, Palencia. During the school year, it was a boarding school for the children of military personnel; during the summer, a children’s camp—for ages 8 to 12—forty-five days! They certainly didn’t. . .

Last Thursday, June 19, the Military Museum enjoyed a visit from two users from the Es Castell Day Center (Villacarlos-Georgetown). Slowly but with a lively spirit, they toured the museum’s facilities. They are an example for us; having reached old age and having limited mobility is no obstacle for these people with such spirit and. . .

On May 24th, a group of members and family members of the Menorca College of Architects visited us. Guided and illustrated by the explanations of architect Juan Vilardell, they toured the halls and floors of the Military Museum and, like all our visitors, left amazed by the large amount and value of the collections on. . .

Last Saturday, May 24th, the Military History Museum of Menorca received a visit from an enthusiastic group from the CB Es Castell youth team (Groc). The visit was attended by several people of various ages, all history lovers, eager for information, and curious to learn. Our former director, Commander Javier Girona, acted as an expert. . .

Mahon, June 10, 2025 At the end of last May, the Military History Museum of Menorca received a visit from several members of the Alaior Retirees’ Club. Unfortunately, they were unable to be welcomed and accompanied by the current Director as he was away from the Military Museum. Despite this, we know they were delighted. . .

Es Castell, May 22, 2025 Last Thursday, we enjoyed a visit from several users of the Es Castell Day Center. Slowly but cheerfully, they toured the museum’s facilities. Their curiosity and eagerness to learn were a great encouragement to us. Some even identified themselves with old photos depicting people and places from bygone times. They. . .