Bob Marley Museum
Historic house museum in Kingston, Jamaica
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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] From 1986 to 1988, Sharon Marley served as the curator of the museum.[4]
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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 |
| Type | Historic house museum |
| Website | The Bob Marley 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.
