Royal Tank Museum
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One of the largest armored vehicle museums in the Middle East, with more than a hundred tanks and armored vehicles from many countries. Its modern displays are highly rated.
The Royal Tank Museum was opened in 2018 by King Abdullah II in southern Amman. Housed in a castle-like building across several galleries, it displays roughly 110 tanks and armored vehicles from Britain, the United States, the Soviet Union, Germany and other countries. They are arranged chronologically, from World War I Mark tanks and World War II Shermans to vehicles developed in Jordan. Many took part in Middle Eastern conflicts.
The museum uses multimedia and sound-and-light guides, and it ties military history to the story of modern Jordan since the Arab Revolt.
Admission for foreign visitors is about 10 Jordanian dinars, and the museum is generally closed on Tuesdays. It is about 20 minutes by taxi from the city center, and it suits military enthusiasts and families with children.
Opening hours
Wed–Mon 09:00–17:00 (closed Tue; check official website)
Nearby sights
- The Jordan Museum
- Rainbow Street
- Downtown Amman (Al-Balad)
- Roman Theatre (Amman)
- Amman Citadel
- Cave of the Seven Sleepers
- King Abdullah I Mosque
- Royal Automobile Museum