The Children's Museum Jordan
The Children's Museum Jordan (Arabic: متحف الاطفال - الأردن) is a children's museum in Amman, Jordan. It is part of Al Hussein Public Parks.
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| Established | 2007[1] |
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| Location | Amman, Jordan |
| Coordinates | 31.984037°N 35.825858°E |
| Type | Children's museum |
| Director | Sawsan Dalaq |
| Website | http://www.cmj.jo/ |
History
The museum was launched by Queen Rania Al Abdullah in 2007. It is a member of the Association of Children's Museums and Hands-On International. With an area of 8,000 m2 (86,000 sq ft), the facility includes 180 indoor and outdoor exhibits, and educational facilities.
In 2012, the Mobile Museum was launched, targeting children and families living all around Jordan, with the aim of extending the Children's Museum's learning experiences.
References
- Gavlak, Dale (2007-04-26). "Jordan opens children's museum". BBC News.
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