A Visit To Robert Nesta Marley's House at 56 Hope Road in St Andrew. The house is a famous tourist attraction, museum and shrine and is a must-see for fans....Marley successfully transcended three Jamaican musical genres from the 1960’s through to the early 1980’s, Ska, Rock Steady and Reggae

The life and achievements of internationally acclaimed musical legend and Rastafarian luminary Robert Nesta Marley have been kept alive throughartefacts, memorabilia, writings and photographs enshrined at his former residence and studio at 56 Hope Road in St Andrew.

Bob Marley

Regarded as one of the greatest musical legends of our time and proclaimed and accepted worldwide as the ‘King of Reggae’, Bob Marley charted his own course in the music industry with passion and creativity as a songwriter, singer, and performer.

Marley successfully transcended three Jamaican musical genres from the 1960’s through to the early 1980’s, Ska, Rock Steady and Reggae - his most influential musical form. And, after more than three decades since his passing, his music is still relevant to millions of people across the globe.

The house is a famous tourist attraction, museum and shrine and is a must-see for fans.  In 1975, Marley purchased the property from Chris Blackwell, the founder of Island Records, who introduced Bob Marley and the Wailers to an international audience.

Bob's residence 56 Hope Rd in St. Andrew

The decision to convert the house into the Bob Marley Museum was made six years after his death by his wife, Rita, matriarch of the family, and founders of the Rita Marley Foundation, Dr Eleanor Wint and Dr Neville Garrick. The Museum was Marley’s home until his passing in 1981 and was also home to Tuff Gong record label that was founded by the Wailers in 1970’s.

The Wailers

The early 20th century house was refurbished and opened to the public on May 11, 1986 with efforts made to recapture the basic elements of the design. Much of the large, creaky, colonial-era wooden house remains as it was in Marley’s day. A tour provides fascinating insights into the reggae superstar's life after moving uptown and features his life story from his early days to his rise to international super-stardom.

According to Marie Bruce, general manager at the Bob Marley Museum, “they wanted to capture the lifestyle of Bob and provide a vehicle for people to experience a day in the life of Bob Marley,” she said. more