Freddie Mercury Museum
A small museum in the birthplace of Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen. Photos, family belongings, and records tell the story of his childhood in Zanzibar.
Mercury was born in Stone Town in 1946 as Farrokh Bulsara. His father worked for the British colonial administration, and the family lived in this area. He went to India for school at age eight. The museum opened in 2019 and displays family photographs, early performance materials, and Queen records. The golden commemorative plaque at the entrance is a popular photo spot. Tickets cost about USD 10. The museum is on Kenyatta Road on the western side of Stone Town, about a 5-minute walk from the Old Fort.
Opening hours
Approx. 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- St. Joseph's Cathedral
- Old Fort of Zanzibar
- Forodhani Gardens Night Market
- House of Wonders
- Palace Museum (Beit al-Sahel)
- Hamamni Persian Baths
- Christ Church Cathedral & Old Slave Market
- Darajani Market