Dar As Saraya Osmanli Museum — Attraction in Irbid

This is probably the only archeological museum in the city of Irbid, yet is one of the finest I have visited in Jordan.

The place is small, yet is very well maintained. The place is an old Ottoman building, and has a sense of nostalgia inside it. You walk between chambers until you arrive at the backyard, then depart.

Tickets are bought at the entrance. They have restrooms.

Expect to spend anywhere between 30-60 minutes.

Close to this museum is the old Irbid souq, and many...

I loved it's style, the staff are so friendly, the place is very interesting, it was built in 1886 in the time of Osman empire, became later a prison, and in 1994 it was reformed to become again, a museum.. I recommend it if you are looking for beauty and simplicity in history, it worths a visit !! You can come alone no one will bother you, or you can come within a group, all good, it's calm !! The entrance costs 0.25 JD for jordanians, and 2.50 JD for foreigners !! It's...

I really enjoyed this museum. It is one of two main museums in Irbid. It is really cool because originally the structure was an Ottoman Castle, abandoned, turned into a prison, and finally turned into a museum. The architecture of the building is typical Ottoman style with beautiful rocks, and the museum itself has many artifacts to see. Especially mosaics floors they have taken from older excavation sited. The entrance is not expensive and is a must visit if you...