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MUSEUMS
Jordan Archeological Museum
Tel: 962-6 4638795
Fax: 962-6 4615848
Houses an excellent collection of the antiquities of Jordan dating from prehistoric times to the 15th Century. Museum working hours are 9:00-17:00 in winter, 9:00-19:00 in summer, except on Fridays and official holidays 10:00-6:00. Of the exhibited collection, three items are of particular importance: the Dead Sea Copper Scrolls, the Neolithic plaster statues of Ain Ghazal and the anthropomorphic pottery coffins, which give an insight into ancient burial practices.
Jordan Folklore Museum
Tel: 962-6 465 1742
Fax: 962-6 4615848
Located near the Roman Theater, presents the traditional Jordanian life, including costumes, home furnishings, musical instruments and handicrafts dating back to the 19th Century. Open 9:00-17:00.
Jordan Museum of Popular Tradition
Tel: 962-6 4651742
Fax: 962-6 4615848
Located near the Roman Theater, this museum displays the traditional costumes of Jordanians, including embroidery and antique jewelry, as well as domestic utensils. It also houses a collection of mosaics from some Byzantine churches in Jordan. Open 9:00-17:00.
Martyr's Memorial at Sports City
Tel: 962-6 5664240
Fax: 962-6 5664240
The monumental building houses a chronological display of military memorabilia dating from the Arab Revolt of 1916 to the present. Open 9:00-16:00.
University of Jordan Museums
Tel: 9626 5355000 ext. 3412
Fax: 962-6 4615848
The University of Jordan has several small museums of various subjects, including archaeology [antiquities from the Bronze Age to the Islamic period], anthropology, folklore and medicine/biology. Open Sun-Thur 8:00-17:00.
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Tel: 4630128
Fax: 4651119
Email: jng@go.com.jo
Located at Al Muntazah, in Jabal Al-Weibdeh. A fine collection of paintings, sculptures and ceramics by contemporary Jordanian and Arab artists. Open 10:00-13:30 and 15:00-18:00, closed Tuesday.
Haya Center [for children]
Tel: 962-6 5665195
Fax 962-6 5665196
In Shmeisani. A heritage and science museum geared to children, with lots of hands on exhibits to try.
Working hours 8:30-13:30 and 15:30-17:30, closed Fridays.
Muncipality of Greater Amman - City Hall
Tel: 4635111 ext. 2540
Fax: 4649420
Shoman Foundation - Darat Al-funun
Location: Jabal luweibdeh
Tel: 4643252
Fax: 4643253
Email: daratalfunun@nets.com.jo
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