Jordan National Gallery of Fine Arts

This small but visually impressive gallery is a wonderful place to gain an appreciation of contemporary Jordanian painting, sculpture and pottery. The attractive space also highlights contemporary art from around the Middle East and the greater Muslim world. Temporary exhibitions here are of high quality, and serve as a valuable introduction (or refresher) to the world of Islamic art. An hour or so is probably enough time to take in most of the gallery, though you can slow down and appreciate your surroundings by relaxing at the on-site Art Café, or browsing the excellent gift shop. The gallery is signposted from Suleiman al-Nabulsi St, opposite the King Abdullah Mosque.