Visiting the Iconic Bob Marley Museum
Statue of the late Bob Marley and photos of the I-three’s.
Bob Marley was born on February 6, 1945 in St. Anns, Jamaica. He formed the The Wailers in 1965, with Peter Tosh and Bunny Wailer. After eleven studio albums with the Wailers, the band was disbanded, and Marley carried on under the band’s name, adding his wife - Rita Marley, Marcia Griffiths, and Judy Mowatt. The band had great album hits throughout the late seventies, which reached the Top 50 of the Billboard Soul Charts. In 1977, Marley was diagnosed with melanoma, he would later died as a result of illness in 1981.
The Bob Marley Museum was the former home of Marley, it was converted into a museum seven years after his death. Today, it is a major tourist attraction in Kingston, Jamaica.
The Experience:
The tour is approximately one hour and fifteen minutes with a 20-minute video presentation, it is offered between Mondays through Saturdays between 9:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. A well guided tour will take you around the home and give you valuable information. Each room in the house is left in its original state. You will get to see his Grammy Lifetime Achievement award, his personal recording studio, his bedroom, favourite clothing, and gold and platinum records received from all around the world.
The property includes the Main House, Exhibition Hall, Theatre, Gift Shop and Café.
Location:
The museum is located on 56 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica. About one hour and 20 mins from Ocho Rios and two hours and forty minutes from Montego Bay.
Getting there
If you are staying in Kingston, the best way to get there is via a local taxi or public transportation. If you are out if town, like Ocho Rios you will need to charter a private taxi service. You can negotiate fees, there is also tour companies that will offer a full day package. I have covered it here.
Cost:
Adults (ages 13 and older): $25.00 USD*
Children (ages 4 to 12): $12.00 USD*
Young Children (ages 3 and under): Free
How to purchase tickets:
You can purchase tickets online at least one day before your visit.
If you are in Kingston you can purchase a full package tour here.
Bob Marley Museum Tour from Falmouth
This experience includes:
Hotel pick up and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicles
Professional Chauffeur
Admission fee
Guides
Duration - 7 hours
Bob Marley Museum Tour from Ocho Rios
This experience includes:
Hotel pick up and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicles
Professional Chauffeur
Admission fee
Guides
Duration - 6 hours
Bob Marley Museum Tour from Montego Bay
This experience includes:
Hotel pick up and drop off
Air-conditioned vehicles
Professional Chauffeur
Admission fee
Guides
Duration - 9 hours