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Darat al Funun-The Khalid Shoman Foundation

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One of the Top rated Art galleries in Amman


Address

Nadim Al-Mallah St 13, Amman, Jordan

Website

www.daratalfunun.org

Contact

+962 6 464 3251

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (667 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Friday: Closed
  • Saturday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Monday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 7 pm
  • Wednesday: 10 am to 7 pm

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  • 5/5 Mona N. 2 years ago on Google
    This place i can't describe it because each time i go i find new things.. new views new place within .. i LOVE it
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 OSAMA ZAINA (Flash P. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing historical landmark that dated from 1920 . This place shows exhibition of arts , posters and paints made by Artists
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 double d. 4 years ago on Google
    It’s a nice place to take a stroll around. Full of art and it’s a beautiful place to watch the sunset. 😍
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rebecca M. 2 years ago on Google
    Great free contemporary art museum. The Re-Rooting exhibition in March-June 2022 was an insightful look at agriculture and water use in Jordan, including the negative effects of USAID white flour on the local wheat market.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 AMA _. 5 years ago on Google
    The most peaceful artistic historic place in Amman, you will be amazed how mood changes in every corner of this place.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ö 4 months ago on Google
    What a crazy looking gallery one of the best in Amman tbh.. 🙏
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 nourash 6 months ago on Google
    Sensational place for artists and art lovers ❤️ Indeed it won’t be my last visit!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sami S. 1 year ago on Google
    This is small levant . History talks to you if you open your mind
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stephen O. 1 year ago on Google
    Great museum, great house, lovely works of art, cool Byzantine church ruins
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ismael B. 1 year ago on Google
    Incredible space, gallery, gardens, cafe and more. Perfection.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gabriele P. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect place to have a drink in the morning when the city is waking up. Perfect place to read a book with a cup of Arabic coffee during the sunset. Perfect place, that's all! The contemporary art collection is a great way to learn about the ideas that shaped the thinking of the Arab artists exhibited here. The remnants of the Byzantine-era church blending with the structure from the first half of the twentieth century make it the perfect place to let the tranquility wash over you in the midst of this chaotic and fascinating city.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 faek a. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful little hidden spot worth visiting, either for a peek to their latest exhibit or only for an afternoon tea in their beautiful garden.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 proof l. 4 years ago on Google
    It is an amazing place to visit with a lot of art galleries with great paints and art pieces. It was the old house of Khaled Shoman and his sons made it a museum for art including his paintings and other artists paintings. Khalid Shoman foundation is consistant of 5 houses each one of them is built in a special architectural way with their associated gardens. These house were the first houses in Amman old city and important historical events happened in side them. Their properties has been moving to important people till reaching Shoman's family. This family care for art and promoting it is huge and this is why those houses were made as museum to be visited to tell their story about the past events happen inside them. The staff in the foundation is so kind and helping and one question is enough to make them talk for hours. You can easily tell them that you are interested and they will show you all the place. There is also a hall for different cultural events like films ....etc. recommended place for tourist
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ahmad W. 3 months ago on Google New
    This place is simply magical, it's the perfect place to unwind on your day off! The history, the old structures, the calmness you feel amongst the trees and the soothing cup of coffee you can drink after your tour! I could spend the whole day there just walking, thinking, and reading. Very clean Very organized The staff are really friendly and they are willing to explain the history behind it all if you're willing to ask. Overall, I definitely recommend going there whether you're a tourist or a local.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Lochy D. 11 months ago on Google
    Only went to the cafe: lovely setting and views; good coffee; didn't try the food; helpful staff, if a little easily overwhelmed this time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maher N. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the most visit destinations in Amman, for anyone interested in art, history and old Amman. They have a very welcoming employees, and a great Cafe.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 asmaa r. 6 months ago on Google
    Very nice place, it reflects the spirit of Amman
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mutasem A. 6 months ago on Google
    One of the most beautiful cafes to sit in on your day off. The view is really nice and the umbrella shades are indispensable lol! It can get really hot at around 11, but a cup of lemon juice will keep you there for another hour and a half.

  • 3/5 Ahmad M. 4 years ago on Google
    Not much beautiful to see, but why not go?

  • 5/5 Yee 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place - free to visit

  • 5/5 Rund 7 months ago on Google
    Lovely place, great art pieces. It's worth a visit. Highly recommended.

  • 5/5 Zahra M. 7 months ago on Google
    Mesmmerizing and filled with creative corners, art pieces and views. Worth visiting.

  • 4/5 Yasmin M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful place, lovely view Free entry If only the staff were nice and friendly it would've been perfect

  • 5/5 Tasneem F. 2 years ago on Google
    Nicest place to have a calm relaxing time

  • 5/5 Tariq Q. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is a must see for art and architecture enthusiasts. Wander around the gardens and enter the various buildings filled with art and history.

  • 5/5 Amer H. 2 years ago on Google
    Very helpful staff who welcome you and give you a history brief of this great location.

  • 4/5 Electric c. 2 years ago on Google
    Love the place , very cute , very magical in a way , you can move around and see art everywhere from different ppl and in different styles !

  • 4/5 Sohib “ABU AYOUB” M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very good place

  • 5/5 Lana B. 2 years ago on Google
    Culture blossoms here. So nice to see places like this in Amman. The art is intriguing. Beautiful seating areas to relax and have some coffee. The garden is amazing to get lost in.

  • 5/5 H B. 4 years ago on Google
    Favorite place in Jordan. Great garden and library with a bunch of architecture books.

  • 4/5 Fulya O. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful space with variety of exhibits. Came at night but bet view is beautiful during daylight. Staff were friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Tristan P. 6 years ago on Google
    Beautiful hidden enclave of art in Amman. Explore all the indoor and outdoor spaces. Highly recommend you stay curious here. Plus, there’s a beautiful view of the city and a cafe.

  • 5/5 Sandra G. 6 years ago on Google
    Going down hill, after visiting the gallery of fine arts just found this amazing contemporary place, full of nice varied spaces, with sculptures, some historic ruins, a library and an exhbition - "The pomegranate and the sleeping ghoul" . The view is also amazing and it allowed me to rest and to be isolated of the chaos of Amman. Love it!

  • 5/5 Mays A. 4 years ago on Google
    This is a unique place in Amman that you should visit while you are there. The view from there is amazing where you can see the old city of Amman.


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • From the business
    • ✓️ Identifies as women-owned

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