Wasfi and Sa'dieh Tal Museum
About This Museum
Everyone comes to Amman for the Roman Theatre and the Citadel, but I found a quieter, more personal story tucked away in the Jabal al-Weibdeh neighborhood: the Wasfi and Sa'dieh Tal Museum. This isn't a grand, echoing hall but a home, filled with the life of a prominent Jordanian family. You walk through rooms that feel frozen in time, from formal sitting areas to a study crowded with books and memorabilia. It’s an intimate look at the people who helped shape modern Jordan, and it feels more like visiting a relative's house than a sterile museum.
Collection Highlights
The real highlights are Wasfi Tal's personal items—his distinctive glasses, official documents, and even his old car parked out front. The walls are lined with incredible black-and-white photographs that tell the story of Jordan's political history through one man's life.
Visitor Information
It's in a lovely old residential area, so it's a peaceful break from the city bustle. Just double-check opening hours before you go, as it can be quiet and you might have the place almost to yourself.
Architecture & Building
The museum is housed in Wasfi Tal's former family villa, a beautiful example of early 20th-century Ammani stone architecture that feels both stately and welcoming.
Contact & Location
Address: عمان, ناحية عمان, لواء قصبة عمان, عمان, 11118, الأردن
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