The Old English Hospital Museum.
About This Museum
Tucked away on a hillside in As-Salt, this museum's story is unlike any other. It began not as a grand institution but as a humble charitable hospital, founded by a compassionate English missionary. Walking through its rooms, you can almost hear the echoes of its past life, from the clatter of medicine bottles to the quiet murmur of prayers from its small, on-site chapel. It’s a place that speaks more of community care than clinical sterility.
Collection Highlights
You'll find the old medical instruments that saw decades of use, along with personal diaries and faded photographs that tell the doctors' and patients' stories. Don't miss the recreated dispensary with its original wooden cabinets and rows of glass bottles, each one holding a history of its own.
Visitor Information
It's a small, intimate museum, so you can take your time without feeling rushed. The staff are often locals with their own family connections to the place, so don't be shy about asking questions—they love sharing stories you won't find on any plaque.
Architecture & Building
The building itself is classic late-Ottoman era As-Salt, built from that beautiful local honey-colored limestone. It has a wonderfully unpretentious feel, with arched windows and doorways that keep the thick-walled interiors cool and peaceful.
Contact & Location
Address: السلط, Al-Salt Sub-District, لواء قصبة السلط, البلقاء, الأردن
Phone: +962 5 355 4953
