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Jordan Archeological Museum
Houses an excellent collection of the antiquities of Jordan dating from prehistoric times to the 15th Century including the Dead Sea Copper Scrolls, the Neolithic plaster statues of Ain Ghazal and the anthropomorphic pottery coffins.
Jordan Folklore Museum
Located near the Roman Theater, presents the traditional Jordanian life, including costumes, home furnishings, musical instruments and handicrafts dating back to the 19th Century.
Jordan Museum of Popular Tradition
Located near the Roman Theater as well, this museum displays the traditional costumes of Jordanians, including embroidery, antique jewelry, and domestic utensils. It also has a collection of mosaics from some Byzantine churches in Jordan.
Martyr's Memorial at Sports City
The monumental building houses a chronological display of military memorabilia dating from the Arab Revolt of 1916 to the present.
University of Jordan Museums
The University of Jordan has several small museums of various subjects, including archaeology, anthropology, folklore and biology.
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
Located at Al Muntazah, in Jabal Al-Weibdeh. A fine collection of paintings, sculptures and ceramics by contemporary Jordanian and Arab artists.
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