Darat al Funun Museum
Art, Architecture, Archaeology. Established in 2018, the museum at Beit al Beiruti embodies Darat al Funun's support of contemporary arts from the Arab world, as well as the historical character of Darat's location.
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The Architecture room narrates the stories of the six buildings dating from the 1920s/30s, and renovated to house what is now Darat al Funun. Their restoration preserves the legacy of those who lived in them and contributed to the making of modern Jordan. Built by Jordanian, Palestinian, Syrian and Lebanese families, these houses stand witness to the history of the city of Amman and the shared history of Bilad al Sham. They speak of an enduring ancient legacy of urbanism, architecture and cultural identity that is today enriched by the contemporary arts.
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Art, Architecture, Archaeology. Established in 2018, the museum at Beit al Beiruti embodies Darat al Funun's support of contemporary arts from the Arab world, as well as the historical character of Darat's location.