All history museums and attractions to visit in Jamaica

Jamaica is a good place to visit if you are interested in history. Below we list all 7 history museums in Jamaica, to lose yourself in the place's cultural heritage and local history.

Are you a real history buff and are you looking for the best history museums to visit in Jamaica? These are the ones:

  1. Rose Hall Great House (1770)1

    Rose Hall Great House (1770)

     Montego Bay
    Rose Hall is a historic house museum located in Montego Bay, Jamaica. This Jamaican Georgian plantation house offers a panoramic view of the coast, providing visitors with a unique perspective of the island's natural beauty. The museum is housed in what is considered one of the country's most impressive plantation great houses, offering a glimpse into Jamaica's rich history.
  2. Devon House Jamaica2

    Devon House Jamaica

     Half Way Tree
    Unique heritage site holding astonishing number of Jamaican, Caribbean, English and French antiques. Join the tour if interested.
  3. Bob Marley Museum3

    Bob Marley Museum

     Nine Mile
    The Bob Marley Museum, also known as Island House, is located in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica. This 19th-century colonial-style home was the primary residence of international reggae legend Bob Marley from 1970 until his death in 1981. The house also served as the recording studio for the Tuff Gong music label, which Marley and his band, The Wailers, founded.
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    Greenwood Great House

     Mount Zion
    Georgian-style mansion built by once powerful plantation-owners now has its impressive collection of antiques open to the public.
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    Peter Tosh Memorial

     Belmont
    Museum and mausoleum holding the body of the pioneer reggae musician. Lots of interesting memorabilia on site.
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    Peter Tosh Museum

     Kingston
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    People's Museum of Craft & Technology

     Spanish Town
    No one interested in the moving history of Jamaica should miss out this museum preserving the troubled slavery past.