Peace Memorial Museum — Attraction in Mkunazini

This is at the southern end of stone town, near the junction of creek road and kaunda road in the area called Mnazi Moja. It is also known by its local title: Beit El Amani (House of Peace). With its distinctive dome, arabesque windows and whitewashed walls, the building looks like a mosque or basilica church. It was designed by the British architect J H Sinclair, who also designed the high court, the British residency and several other public buildings around Zanzibar town.

'Museum' is a misnomer nowadays, as virtually all its viewable exhibits have been shifted to the rapidly developing museum in the House of Wonders and the place now serves as a library. Its well-known giant tortoises have been transferred to...

Paid 120K TZS pp - Jan 2025. If was okay... They did offer a tour ,however we like to take our time instead of someone showing us around, so we said no, however in hindsight I wish we said yes because there is not enough information written about the objects, which are not much.... When we were done ,like 15 minutes , the guide came up to us and wanted to take us to another museam, and we just said No -because we were disappointed - and now i read that it was actually for free. They have...

This is a lovely small museum featuring the history, art, and culture of Zanzibar. The architecture is stunning - based off the Hagia Sophia and originally a monument to soldiers who died in WWI. Some exhibits are being updated. The rooftop is great for views. A welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of Stone Town.

Two for the price of one - since admission also includes entry to the museum of natural...