Jordan Museums

Jordan’s museums provide a glimpse into the country’s past and present. The Jordan Museum and Petra Museum showcase ancient artifacts, while the Royal Automobile Museum displays vintage cars. The Madaba Archaeological Museum houses mosaics from the Byzantine and Umayyad periods, and Darat al Funun showcases contemporary art. The Aqaba Archaeological Museum explores the region’s seafaring and trade history. From history buffs to art enthusiasts, there’s something for everyone in Jordan’s museums.

Culturel

The Children's Museum

In 2007, the public gained access to Jordan’s inaugural interactive children’s museum.

Tuesday: Closed

Entry fee: 5 USD per person

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Amman

The Royal Tank Museum

On the orders of King Abdullah, the Royal Tank Museum was founded in 2007 and is situated adjacent to the King Abdullah II Park in Al-Mugableen.

Tuesday: Closed

Entry fee: 7 USD per person

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Amman

The Jordanian Museum of Traditional Costumes and Jewelry

Established in 1974, the Jordanian Museum of Traditional Costumes and Jewelry is located on the eastern side of the Roman Theater in ʻAmman.n.

Entry fee: 4 USD per person

Amman

Jordan Folklore Museum

Situated on the western side of the Roman Theater in Amman, the museum was founded by the Department of Antiquities on November 15th, 1975. Its purpose is to gather, safeguard, study, and document the traditional heritage of Jordan.

Entry fee: Included to Roman Theater ticket

Amman

Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts

The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, established in 1980 by the Royal Society of Fine Arts, is the preeminent art museum in the region.

Friday: Closed

Entry fee: 10 USD per person

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Amman

Museum of Parliamentary Life

The Parliamentary Life museum is among the pioneering examples of parliamentary museums globally.

Friday & Saturday: Closed

Entry fee: Free of Charge.

Amman

Central Bank of Jordan Currency Museum

Recognizing the importance of showcasing the coins that were in circulation throughout Jordan’s history, the Central Bank of Jordan has established a coinage and numismatics museum.

Friday& Saturday: Closed

Entry fee: Free of Charge.

Amman

The Royal Automobile Museum

The Royal Automobile Museum is the first public museum dedicated to automobiles in the Arab region.

Tuesday: Closed

Entry fee: 5 USD per person

Amman

The Dead Sea Panorama Museum

Positioned on a hill that affords breathtaking views of the Dead Sea, as well as the holy and revered sites in Al-Maghtas and Palestine, the Dead Sea Panorama Museum is adjacent to the Ma’in therapeutic resorts.

Entry fee: 3 USD per person.

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Mer Morte

Wasfi and Saadia Al Tal Museum

Recognizing the importance of showcasing the coins that were in circulation throughout Jordan’s history, the Central Bank of Jordan has established a coinage and numismatics museum.

Friday & Saturday: Closed

Balqaa

The Fīnān Heritage Museum

Established in 2013, the Fīnān Heritage Museum is housed in a two-story building with a main exhibition hall featuring cabinets that showcase flint and stone tools.

Wadi Araba

Arar's Cultural House

The Arar House Museum, located in the home of the poet Mustafa Wahbi Al-Tal, was established to serve as a venue for cultural and educational events in the city of Irbid.

Friday & Saturday: Closed

Entry fee: 3 USD per person.

Irbid

Historical

The Petra Museum

The Petra Museum displays 280 artifacts from various ages, showcasing the history of Petra and the way of life and civilization of the Nabataeans. The exhibition is spread across five halls.

Entry fee: Free of charge

Pétra

The Jordan Museum

The Jordan Museum is the country’s national museum, with a mission to preserve and showcase Jordan’s cultural heritage. As a hub for tourism, the museum serves as a dynamic learning center, presenting knowledge through engaging methods.

Tuesday: Closed

Entry fee: 7 USD per person

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Amman

The Madaba Archaeological Museum

The Madaba Archaeological Museum was founded in 1979, in a complex of ancient houses where numerous mosaic floors were uncovered.

Entry fee: 5 USD per person

Madaba

The As-Salt Archaeological Museum

The As-Salt Archaeological Museum was established in 1983 as a specialized regional museum, showcasing the history of Al Balqa region’s civilization through various eras.

Entry fee: 5 USD per person

Le sel

The Al-Salt Historical Museum

The Al-Salt Historical Museum, also known as the Abu Jaber House, is a heritage building situated in the heart of Al-Salt city. The house dates back to the late nineteenth century.

Entry fee: 2 USD per person

Le sel

The Dar As-Saraya Archaeological Museum

The Dar As-Saraya Archaeological Museum is situated on the southern edge of the Tall Irbid archaeological site. Housed in the oldest traditional building in the city, which dates back to the Ottoman period in 1886.

Entry fee: 3 USD per person

Irbid

Jordan Archaeological Museum

The Jordan Archaeological Museum was founded in 1952 with the aim of showcasing Jordanian civilization’s story through an extensive collection of archaeological and historical artifacts.

Entry fee: Included to citadel Ticket

Amman

Martyrs' Memorial museum

In 1977, the Martyrs’ Memorial museum was founded at the request of King Hussein. Its collection features an exceptional assortment of military weaponry, attire, and vehicles from Jordan.

Tuesday: Closed

Entry fee: Free of charge

Amman

Archaeological Museum

The Archaeological Museum was founded in 1962, coinciding with the establishment of the University of Jordan. Over the years, the museum has constantly grown and expanded its collection.

Friday & Saturday: Closed

Entry fee: Free of charge

Amman

Hijazi Railway Museum

The Hijazi Railway Museum is dedicated to the narrow railway that connected Damascus and Medina.

Friday & Saturday: Closed

Entry fee: Free of charge

Amman

The Museum of the Lowest Place on Earth

The Museum of the Lowest Place on Earth was founded in 2004/2005 and officially opened on May 17th, 2012. It features artifacts unearthed from archaeological sites in the Al Aghwar (Jordan Valley) area.

Entry fee: 3 USD per person

Mer Morte

The ʻAjlūn Archeological Museum

The ʻAjlūn Archeological Museum was founded in 2003 and is situated within ʻAjlūn Castle. It comprises two interconnected halls that contain display cabinets showcasing artifacts from various historical periods.

Entry fee: 3 USD per person

Ajloun

Jarash Archaeological Museum

Established in 1985, the Jarash Archaeological Museum showcases a wide array of artifacts from various historical periods that the region has traversed, ranging from the Paleolithic Age to the Late Islamic Age.

Entry fee: Included to the entrance ticket

Jerash

Umm Qays Archaeological Museum

Situated in the Acropolis of the ancient city of Gadara, the Umm Qays Archaeological Museum is located within the archaeological site itself. The building that houses the museum was constructed in 1860 and is owned by the Al Rosan Family.

Entry fee: 5 USD per person

Um Qaïs

Al Karak Archeology Museum

Opened in 2019, the Al Karak Archaeology Museum is housed in a historic Ottoman-era building located in the old As Saraya area, facing the Castle.

Entry fee: 3 USD per person

Karak

Qaṣr Al Hallābāt Museum

The Qaṣr Al Hallābāt Museum is located in the Al Hallābāt Region, in the Aḍ Ḍulayl District of the Az Zarqāʼ Governorate. It was established in 2008 and is housed within the visitor center at Qaṣr Al Hallābāt.

Entry fee: –

Zarqa

The Umm Al Jimāl Museum

The Umm Al Jimāl Museum, opened on June 16th, 2019, is dedicated to preserving the rich cultural and historical heritage of the region, encompassing architectural, cultural, artistic, and religious elements from the Nabataean Age to the Late Islamic Age.

Mafraq

The Ma'an Heritage Museum

Is housed within the Ottoman Citadel of Ma’an, which was constructed between 1559-1563 during the reign of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. The citadel was built with the purpose of safeguarding the passage of pilgrims’ convoys traveling through Ma’an from the Levant to the Hijaz. Today, it has been repurposed as a museum.

Ma’an

Storytelling

Al Hakaya Museum

The objective of the museum is to foster the concept of harmony among different religions. Al Hakaya is a culture center that provides an immersive experience for individuals to embark on a thrilling voyage through the past.

Entry fee: 5 USD per person

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Madaba