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Jordan Archeological Museum
Excellent collections of the antiquities of Jordan dating all the way back from pre historical times until the 15th century. Cradle Hill Amman hours 9:00 to 17:00 daily except Tuesdays and Fridays

Jordan Museum of Popular Traditions
Jordanian traditional costumes and jewelry many of the items displayed are over 100 years old. The museum also features mosaics from Jarash and Madaba.
The Amphi theater Amman open daily from 9:00 to 17:00

Jordan Folklore Museum
Various artifacts of Jordanian traditional life including costumes, bone findings, musical instruments and handicrafts dating back to the 19th century
The Roman Amphi theater Amman opens daily from 9;00 am to 17:00 pm except Tuesday.

Martyr's Memorial
Martyr's Memorial chronological display of military memorabilia dating from the Arab revolts of 1916 to the present. Sports city Amman opens daily from 9:00 to 16:00 except on Saturdays.

Jordan's National Gallery
Jordan's national gallery contains a fine collection of painting sculpture and ceramics by contemporary Jordanian artists along with Arab Artists.
Jabal Al-Weibdeh opens daily from 10:00 to 1:30 and from 15:00 to 18:00 except on Tuesdays

Darat Al-Funun
Abdul-Hameed Foundation
Darat Al-Funun is a home for the Arts and the Artists of Jordan and the Arab world. Darat is based in three historical residences built in the 1920's alongside the remains of a 6th century Byzantine church. Darat al-funun promotes contemporary Arab arts Located at Jabal Al-Weibdeh overlooking the heart of Amman.

Coins Museum
Exhibits various coins from pre Islamic time to the present day located at the central bank of Jordan Down Town opening hours 9:00 to 14:00

Mazar Islamic Museum
A museum of Islamic Civilization and culture .It includes antiquities from various Islamic periods. On display their are sculptures ceramics and coins located in Mazar west of Al-Karak.

Madaba Archeological & Folklore Museum
The museum is divided into three parts Beti Shoubi with emphases on oriental architecture, Jordan village handicrafts, and a section that focuses on the archeological finds from the Bronze age onwards. The museum displays mosaics found near its site and mosaics from other locations which have been placed in order to ensure their preservation. Opening hours from 9:00 to 17:00

Madaba Archeological Park
A collection of Byzantine Churches. Ruminants of Mosaics make up this museum.
Located in Madaba near the mosaic school

Um-Qais Archeological Museum
The museum contains both Hellenic and Roman finds entrance free.

 
         
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