Bob Marley Museum

Bob Marley Museum
Bob Marley Museum is located in Jamaica
Bob Marley Museum
Location within Jamaica
Established11 May 1986[1]
Location56 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Coordinates18°01′11″N 76°46′47″W / 18.019615°N 76.779832°W / 18.019615; -76.779832
TypeHistoric house museum
WebsiteThe Bob Marley Museum

The Bob Marley Museum is a tourist attraction in Kingston, Jamaica, dedicated to the reggae musician Bob Marley. The museum is located at 56 Hope Road, Kingston, and is Bob Marley's former place of residence.[2] It was home to the Tuff Gong reggae record label which was founded by The Wailers in 1970. In 1976, it was the site of a failed assassination attempt on Bob Marley.[3] It was converted into a museum in 1986 by his wife, Rita Marley after his death.[4] From 1986 to 1988, Sharon Marley served as the curator of the museum.[5]

Statue of Bob Marley outside the museum

The song "56 Hope Road" from the album In the Pursuit of Leisure (2003) by Sugar Ray featuring Shaggy is named in reference to the home.

See also

  • List of music museums

References

  1. ^ "Bob Marley Museum Opens" (PDF). Daily Gleaner. 12 May 1986. p. 1.
  2. ^ "Bob Marley Museum Ltd". www.visitjamaica.com. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  3. ^ "His Story - The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley". bobmarley.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  4. ^ "The Bob Marley Museum: A Tribute To A Legend – Museum Of African American History And Culture". www.arnabontempsmuseum.com. Retrieved 26 April 2023.
  5. ^ Meet Sharon Marley. Canvas Rebel. Retrieved on March 22, 2026
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