The Children's Museum Jordan

The Children's Museum
متحف الأطفال الاردن
Established 2007[1]
Location Amman, Jordan
Coordinates 31°59′03″N 35°49′33″E / 31.984037°N 35.825858°E / 31.984037; 35.825858
Type Children's museum
Director Mrs Nissreen Haram [1]
Website http://www.cmj.jo/

The Children's Museum Jordan (Arabic: متحف الاطفال الاردن) is a children's museum in Amman, Jordan. It is located in Al Hussein Public Parks.

Launched in 2007, the museum is a member of the Association of Children's Museums and Hands On! International. The Museum’s total build area of 7,348 square meters includes: 150 interactive indoor and outdoor exhibits, an art studio, a library, a multipurpose hall, an outdoor theatre, a restaurant with an adjunct party room and a gift shop. On standby are additional spaces with potential for development, such as the exhibit hall extension, a botanical garden annex or the special effects auditorium.

References

  1. 1 2 Gavlak, Dale (2007-04-26). "Jordan opens children's museum". BBC News.


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