Location:

It is situated in Amman� Jordan, at the west of the RomanTheatre

Who built it :

This museum was founded by the Department of Antiquities and officially opened in 1975.

Why was it built :

The museum houses items representing the following Jordanian cultures: The culture of the desert (Bedu). The culture of the villages (Reef). The culture of the towns and cities(Madineh).

Explanation:

The museum recreates the traditional Jordanian life Costumes, home furnishings, musical instruments and handicrafts dating back to the 19th century . Exhibits include a Bedouin goat-hair tent with rug weavings and household equipment.

The collection of the museum represents items of daily life from the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, such as:

1. Costumes of the various areas in Jordan.

2. Utensils used for food preparation, making bread, coffee, and tea.