The Roman Theatre in downtown Amman is flanked by two small museums, the Jordan Folklore Museum and the Museum of Popular Traditions, displaying traditional costumes, jewellery, mosaics and everyday objects of Jordanian life. Ticketed admission to the theatre includes these collections, offering insight into the regions cultural heritage alongside the ancient monument. Together they make the theatre complex a rewarding stop combining Roman history with the folk traditions of Jordan in the heart of the old city.