Bob Marley Museum

The Bob Marley Museum is a museum 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.[1] 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.[2] It was converted into a museum in 1986 after his death by his wife, Rita Marley[3]

Bob Marley Museum
Bob Marley Museum is located in Jamaica
Bob Marley Museum
Location within Jamaica
Established1987
Location56 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica
Coordinates18°01′11″N 76°46′47″W
TypeHistoric house museum
WebsiteThe Bob Marley Museum

There is a song called "56 Hope Road" from the album In the Pursuit of Leisure by Sugar Ray featuring Shaggy. It is a popular tourist attraction.

See also

References
  1. "Bob Marley Museum Ltd". www.visitjamaica.com. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
  2. "His Story - The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley". bobmarley.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
  3. "The Bob Marley Museum: A Tribute To A Legend – Museum Of African American History And Culture". www.arnabontempsmuseum.com. Retrieved 26 April 2023.


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