Museum gives all the history of Jordan which was a great review for the start of our visit in the country. Exhibitions are organized well. Easy to follow. We spent a couple hours because we read a lot. We mainly spent time in the history section.

The Jordan Museum is housed in an attractive new building in old downtown Amman. Easy to get to on foot or by taxi, the museum is well worth a visit. When we visited an excellent special display was in place comparing and linking old methods with new: communication, water, symbols, and identity among them. The signage reflected the best in current museum exhibition practices and is displayed in Arabic and English. The remainder of the museum is a mostly chronological exploration of Jordan's history, and some superb archaeological finds are on display. A small room of Dead Sea Scroll fragments, as well as an unrolled - and still mostly undeciphered - copper scroll is very interesting. Allow about an hour, or more if you plan to read all the display text.

A modern museum, beautifully arranged, but smaller and less offering than I expected. It has two sections. On the ground floor, elements from the history of Jordan are presented (the part dedicated to the life of the Bedouins was the more interesting for me). On the 1st floor there is a part dedicated especially to children, presenting in a fun and interactive way different scientific discoveries made by the Arabs. You need 60-90 minutes to visit it, but you could spend even more here.

Very bright, well laid out museum with 3 main sections covering environment, chronological history of the land and associated artefacts and it's people's. There is much to learn in all 3 areas from how they are embracing environmentally friendly ways of living within their land to the evolution of the land. Some artefacts go back to 8,700BC which is mind blowing and it's well presented and weaves an interesting story. Upstairs you are introduced to a number of scholars from the past, along with the inventions and ideas they developed and what impact that has on us today. Lots of interactive screens and something for all ages.

The Jordan Museum is a great way to spend 60/90 minutes. Well worth the 5 dinar to get in (if you’re not local). I was hoping for a cafe, but alas it wasn’t to be. A note of caution - don’t go by taxi in rush hour (it’s rush hour all day). The taxis are really cheap but be prepared to spend quite some time in them! Amman - please invest in some public transport infrastructure, jeez..!

Very interesting artefact's; a mix of quite archaic interpretation to modern, interactive experiences. The quality of the archaeology is generally excellent as is much of the presentation. It does feel somewhat overwhelming however. There is a lot to see, and a few more places to rest would be a welcome addition. Not just to take the weight off, but to think about what you’re seeing. The ‘cafe’ is a very poor experience indeed and is little more than a coffee vending machine with some deckchairs and tables. Don’t bother with this aspect, but it does feel like a missed opportunity for the museum to make some money I won’t lie.

Jordan is a crossroads of cultures and peoples, in the heart of the Middle East. Jordanians have had to be creative, making the most of limited natural resources. The Jordanians have learnt to carefully manage water and have been at the forefront of technological innovation for thousands of years. Jordanian culture goes back to the beginning of time. This museum is truly marvelous.

A new museum covering the history of Jordan from prehistoric to modern times as well as plans for the future. Ethic, religious, cultural, natural resources, geologic exhibitions. Well organized and laid out, I wish we had more time.

If you have kids, the Jordan museum is a must see. The ground floor has some great historical exhibits on the region plus a must-see display on the dead sea scrolls. But its the upstairs that really caught our attention. Its an interactive history lesson on the contributions of scientists, mathematicians, and inventors from the region. It starts with a 10 minute movie that introduces some of the people you'll see in the exhibits. Screen actors portray the historical greats from the region and explain their contribution usually with an activity to go along with it. The TV displays of the actors trying to get your attention to come interact with them are well done. Really worth the 5JD to keep the kids engaged for a few hours - and they (and you!) may learning a thing or two!

Bviously the budget to set up this museum was generous. The result is a nice building with many highly interesting exhibits on Jordanian history and life over many periods. Well worth the modest entry price.