Museums in Amman

　　Introduction       As Jordan’s cultural hub, Amman boasts a wealth of museums that meticulously showcase the country’s historical, cultural, and social life across various periods.    Jordan Museum of Archaeology: Houses a vast collection of Jordanian artifacts from prehistoric times to the 15th century, including statues from 8000–6000 BC and inscriptions documenting interactions between Jordan, Syria, Egypt, and other nations. A portion of the famous Dead Sea Scrolls is also preserved here.    Address: Citadel Hill    Opening Hours: Summer 8:00–19:00, Winter 8:00–16:00, Friday and public holidays 10:00–16:00    Ticket: 1 JD    Phone: 4638795    Jordan Folklore Museum: Showcases traditional Jordanian daily-life items such as 19th-century clothing, furniture, musical instruments, and handicrafts, offering deeper insight into the everyday lives of Jordanians.    Address: Inside the Roman Theatre    Opening Hours: 9:00–19:00, Friday 10:00–16:00    Ticket: 1 JD (shared with Popular Tradition Museum)    Phone: 4651742    Jordan Popular Tradition Museum: Displays garments and jewelry from Jordan and the West Bank, along with mosaics from Jerash and Madaba, many over a century old.    Address: Inside the Roman Theatre    Opening Hours: Summer 9:00–18:00, Winter 9:00–16:00    Ticket: 1 JD (shared with Jordan Folklore Museum)    Phone: 4651760    Martyrs’ Memorial and Military Museum: Presents the military history from the 1916 Arab Revolt to the present, arranged chronologically.    Address: Hussein Youth City    Opening Hours: 9:00–16:00, closed on Fridays    Phone: 56654240    Hayy Cultural Centre: A traditional and science museum geared toward children, featuring many interactive exhibits.    Address: Shmeisani    Opening Hours: 8:30–16:00, closed on Fridays    Ticket: 0.75 JD    Phone: 5665195    Royal Automobile Museum: Exhibits cars used by King Abdullah I, the founder of the nation, to King Abdullah II, reflecting the history of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.    Address: King Hussein Park    Opening Hours: 10:00–19:00, Friday 10:00–21:00, closed on Tuesdays    Ticket: 3 JD    Phone: 5411392    University of Jordan: The university hosts several small museums, including the Biology and Medicine Museum, Archaeology Museum, Anthropology Museum, and National Folklore Museum.    Opening Hours: 8:00–17:00, 8:00–15:00 during school holidays    Ticket: Free    Phone: 5355000    Tickets / Opening Hours    Jordan Museum of Archaeology Ticket: 1 JD    Jordan Folklore Museum + Popular Tradition Museum Ticket: 1 JD    Hayy Cultural Centre Ticket: 0.75 JD    Royal Automobile Museum Ticket: 3 JD

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