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.[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 by his wife, Rita Marley after his death.[3]
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  Location within Jamaica | |
| Established | 1987 |
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| Location | 56 Hope Road, Kingston, Jamaica |
| Coordinates | 18°01′11″N 76°46′47″W / 18.019615°N 76.779832°W |
| Type | Historic house museum |
| Website | The Bob Marley Museum |
The song "56 Hope Road" from the album In the Pursuit of Leisure by Sugar Ray featuring Shaggy is named in reference to the home.
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edit- ^ "Bob Marley Museum Ltd". www.visitjamaica.com. Retrieved 2 February 2022.
- ^ "His Story - The Life and Legacy of Bob Marley". bobmarley.com. Archived from the original on 25 February 2009. Retrieved 22 November 2022.
- ^ "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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