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29 May 2007


Children’s Museum opens in Jordan
BY Helen Patenall

Children’s Museum opens in Jordan

The National Children’s Museum of Jordan has opened in Amman – the capital city of Jordan – in the Middle East.

The museum comprises a 4,400sq m (47,360 sq ft) interactive garden, as well as a 2,600sq m (27,986sq ft) internal exhibit area featuring 150 interactive displays based on the themes of Humankind, Technology and the Natural World.

Additional facilities include a children’s library and IT centre, auditorium, planetarium, activities centre, outdoor theatre, café and shop.

The educational resource – which supports the national curriculum for schools – aims to encourage children to explore the arts, sciences, technology and industry in an interactive learning environment.

UK-based Haley Sharpe Design and Beck Interiors created the interior and exhibits.

Project initiator Her Majesty Queen Rania of Jordan also plans to open a Military Museum and a public monument to honour the country’s peacekeeping forces. Details: www.haleysharpe.com

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