Queen Rania inaugurates early childhood development exhibit

AMMAN — Her Majesty Queen Rania on Sunday inaugurated a new exhibit at the Children’s Museum-Jordan that caters to toddlers and children under the age of five.

“Once Upon a Shape” focuses on early childhood development and aims to provide toddlers with a safe space to learn and improve their motor and sensory skills, according to a statement from Her Majesty's office. 

Through its several interactive and educational programmes, the exhibit introduces children to a variety of shapes and patterns to nourish their sense of wonder and boost their observational skills.

Queen Rania toured the colourful exhibit and joined children and teachers who were energetically experiencing the different sections and displays offered by the facility, the statement said.

During the visit, Her Majesty also got a chance to speak to and thank the donors and sponsors who attended the inauguration and have been supporting the museum throughout the past years to provide children in Jordan with a top-notch and fun learning experience.

The Queen then held a meeting with the museum’s top donors where she said the facility aims to constantly improve its facilities, and with their support it has been able to introduce new and developed exhibits and programmes dedicated to children of all ages.

The Children’s Museum-Jordan is one of the Queen’s nonprofit educational organisations that aims to nurture curious children who love to learn.

The museum, which opened in 2007, features more than 100 indoor and outdoor permanent exhibits and educational facilities, such as a library and an art studio. 

A nonprofit organisation, the museum is dedicated to creating interactive learning experiences that have the power to encourage and nurture lifelong learning for children and their families.

Located in King Hussein Park, the museum’s three main themes — humankind, technology and the natural world — are introduced through exhibits within the 20,000-square-metre area.