The Jordan Archaeological Museum is at the top of Amman Citadel in downtown Amman, and its collections trace Jordan’s past from the Palaeolithic Age to the Islamic Age. Its archaeology displays and hilltop setting make it a natural stop alongside the Citadel site.
- Location: At the top of Amman Citadel, downtown Amman
- Typical hours: Open daily
- Citadel admission: 0.25 JD for Jordanians and 3 JD for non-Jordanians
Where is the museum on Citadel Hill?
The Jordan Archaeological Museum stands at the top of Amman Citadel, a hilltop archaeological site in downtown Amman. For a museum-and-Citadel visit, a four-star downtown stay at Khan Khediwe Hotel puts the museum about 22 minutes away on foot or about 6 minutes by car.
Established in 1952, the museum was created to tell the story of Jordanian civilization through archaeological and historical collections. Its position within the Citadel makes it easy to combine the museum with a look around the wider archaeological site.
The Amman Citadel guide covers the broader hilltop visit.
What can you see in the collections?
The museum’s collection spans from the Palaeolithic Age to the Islamic Age, bringing together objects from archaeological sites across Jordan. Displays include pottery, metal and glass artifacts, inscriptions, coins, and statues.
A leading exhibit is the plaster statues from ʻAyn Ghazāl. The range of objects offers a broad view of archaeological finds from different periods, rather than focusing on a single site or material.
How can you combine the museum with the Citadel?
The museum and the Citadel share a hilltop setting, so you can plan them as one visit. Start with the outdoor archaeological site, then go into the museum to see objects and finds from Jordan’s archaeological record.
Admission information is given for the Citadel, with a combined opening-hours schedule for the museum and site. For a broader route through the city, the downtown-first Amman itinerary pairs useful context with the museum’s central location.
What are the tickets, hours and accessibility like?
The Jordan tourism museums listing gives summer hours of 8:00 AM–7:00 PM and winter hours of 8:00 AM–4:00 PM. Official opening hours differ across sources, so check the official site before you go.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–19:00
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Jordan’s official ticketing site gives combined hours for the museum and Citadel as 8:00 AM–4:00 PM from November through April, 8:00 AM–6:30 PM in summer, 8:00 AM–5:30 PM in April and May, and 9:00 AM–5:00 PM during Ramadan.
The schedule labels November through April as winter while also giving separate April-and-May hours, so the applicable April schedule is not clear.
The tourism museums listing says the museum is not accessible for people with disabilities. It gives the contact numbers 06-4638795 and 0777944291.
FAQs
Where is the Jordan Archaeological Museum?
It is at the top of Amman Citadel in downtown Amman.
What is the museum’s best-known exhibit?
The plaster statues from ʻAyn Ghazāl are a leading exhibit.
How much is admission?
The Citadel admission price is 0.25 JD for Jordanians and 3 JD for non-Jordanians.
Is the museum accessible for people with disabilities?
The Jordan tourism museums listing says it is not accessible for people with disabilities.