Jabal al-Weibdeh is an Amman neighbourhood with several art galleries and cultural venues, making it a useful area to explore if you’re looking beyond the city’s archaeological sites. For museums in Amman with a focus on art, start with the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, then check the schedules at Darat al Funun and Dar Al-Anda Art Gallery.
- Where: Jabal al-Weibdeh, Amman.
- Main stops: The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Darat al Funun and Dar Al-Anda Art Gallery.
- Admission: The National Gallery charges different rates for Jordanians and residents, non-Jordanians, and eligible students.
- Scheduling: Opening patterns vary by venue; Dar Al-Anda is open by appointment only.
What to expect in Jabal al-Weibdeh
Jabal al-Weibdeh is a cultural neighbourhood in Amman, home to galleries including the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Darat al Funun and Dar Al-Anda Art Gallery. The venues have different histories and visiting arrangements, so it helps to treat them as separate stops rather than assume they share one schedule.
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts was founded in 1980 by the Royal Society of Fine Arts. Darat al Funun traces its beginnings to 1988, when Khalid and Suha Shoman started an initiative supporting artists from Jordan and the Arab world. Dar Al-Anda, founded in 1998, occupies a historic villa built in the 1930s.
Galleries and cultural venues to check
The three galleries offer distinct stops, but their admission and access details differ. Check the venue arrangements that matter to your visit before setting out.
Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts
The Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts is at Husi Fareez Street, Al-Luwaibdeh, Amman 11191. Admission is 1 JD for Jordanians and residents, 7 JD for non-Jordanians, and free for students of Jordanian schools, universities and institutes.
Darat al Funun
Darat al Funun has its main entrance at 13 Nadeem al Mallah Street and an upper entrance at 9 Moh'd Ali al Saadi Street. The organisation’s history reaches back to the 1988 initiative by Khalid and Suha Shoman to support artists of Jordan and the Arab world.
Dar Al-Anda Art Gallery
Dar Al-Anda is at 3 Dirar Ben Al-Azwar Street. It opens by appointment only, with private-viewing booking available through the gallery’s site, so arrange access before you go.
Planning a walk between stops
There is no single official walking route between these galleries, and the venues do not publish a recommended visit duration or walking times between them. Use their street addresses to plan the order that suits your schedule, and allow for the fact that each has its own access conditions.
If you’re making a broader neighbourhood day of it, you can pair Jabal al-Weibdeh with a walk through Jabal Amman and Rainbow Street. Keep the galleries’ opening patterns in mind when deciding which area to visit first.
Opening schedules and event listings
Opening hours and access arrangements vary across Jabal al-Weibdeh’s galleries, and can change for Ramadan or holidays. Check the official site before you go.
The National Gallery is open 9:00 AM–5:00 PM on all days except Fridays, and closes on official holidays. Ramadan hours are 9:00 AM–2:00 PM. The gallery’s park is open 8:00 AM–9:00 PM, while its café and restaurant hours are 9:00 AM–11:00 PM.
Darat al Funun is open Saturday–Thursday, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM. It closes in August and on public holidays, with Ramadan hours ending at 3:00 PM. Dar Al-Anda’s appointment-only arrangement means you should book a private viewing rather than plan on walk-in access.
For a day that also takes in central Amman, a downtown-first Amman itinerary can help you think about how the neighbourhood fits into a wider visit.
Getting to Jabal al-Weibdeh from downtown Amman
There is no established official public-transport connection or single walking route from downtown Amman to Jabal al-Weibdeh. From Khan Khediwe, the Amman city centre is about 23 minutes on foot or 6 minutes by car; confirm your transport and journey time for the trip to the galleries.
FAQs
Which art galleries are in Jabal al-Weibdeh?
The neighbourhood includes the Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts, Darat al Funun and Dar Al-Anda Art Gallery.
Does Dar Al-Anda accept walk-ins?
No. Dar Al-Anda is open by appointment only, and its site offers private-viewing booking.
Are the galleries open every day?
No single schedule applies. The National Gallery excludes Fridays and official holidays, Darat al Funun closes in August and on public holidays, and Dar Al-Anda requires an appointment.
How can you plan a day that includes Jabal al-Weibdeh?
Check each gallery’s access and opening arrangements first, then choose an order using the venues’ addresses. You can also combine the area with a separate neighbourhood walk or a downtown-focused itinerary.