Permanent Collection

Exhibition,

Solo & Group Exhibitions

Building (1) consists of four floors where you can enjoy a distinct experience wandering through artworks from the Permanent Collection, as well for solo and group exhibitions of local and international artists held during the year.

Offices and Admin

The management and information offices are at the ground floor. You are welcome to any inquiry about the museum.

Tel: +962 6 463 0128
Fax: +962 6 465 1119
Email: info@nationalgallery.org

Permanent Collection

Exhibition,

Solo & Group Exhibitions

Building (2) consists of four floors where you can enjoy a distinct experience wandering through artworks from the Permanent Collection, as well for solo and group exhibitions of local and international artists held during the year. On the last floor you can enjoy a cup of coffee or some refreshments at the “Jungle Fever” Café, while sitting on the terrace overlooking the Garden. You can also enjoy reading art and architecture books and magazines from the Gallery’s Library. Do not forget to pass by “mtjr” gift shop to carry a memory of your visit.

Café

“Jungle Fever” café is located on the second floor of Building (2). It has a terrace that overlooks the garden of the National Gallery, views of Jabal al-Weibdeh and the surrounding areas. Its opening hours are from 9:00 am till 11:00 pm.

The Café offers free internet service.

The Library

The National Gallery has a specialized reference library of books and periodicals on art, design and architecture in different languages. It is Located on the second floor.

mtjr – Gift Shop

The Gallery gift shop located on the second floor, where visitors can buy books, postcards, photographs and reproductions from the Permanent Collection as well as selected traditional and modern handicrafts by Jordanian Artists.

Building (3)

Building (3) Consists of two floors and a backyard, the upper floor is reserved for artists residencies and the ground floor has a Graphic Studio and specialized rooms for workshops.

Artists

Residencies

Floor

The upper floor could have artists who are accommodated for residency. The Gallery gives them the opportunity to continue working on their projects and research.

Graphic Studio

The National Gallery has a Graphics Studio in accordance with international standards equipped with a state of the art printing press, to be used by professional artists as well as art students. Local and visiting artists conduct classes in printmaking on regular basis.

Sculpture Garden

The National Gallery’s Sculpture Garden catches your sight from distance with its high trees, its varied sculptures, its verdant plants and the sounds of birds chirping.

The Garden is an example for water conservation, and has won a Global Gold Award for Sustainability in 2016.

Wijdan Artspace is located in the garden of the JNGFA. It includes studios and spaces for mentored courses and workshops in drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, printmaking, graphic design, and art appreciation. These training opportunities, announced on all JNGFA social media platforms, will cater to students, emerging artists, and hobbyists of all ages. Wijdan Artspace also includes outdoor areas for hosting cultural, artistic, and musical evenings, as well as a bakery/cafe serving trainees and visitors.