Bob Marley Museum, Kingston Sightseeing Tours, Jamaica

Bob Marley Museum

The Bob Marley Museum is located on Hope Road in New Kingston. One of the most popular attraction in Kingston and a must see for visitors to Jamaica. The museum is situated on the site of the legendary King of Reggae Bob Marley home. The 19^th century architecture house was Marley's home until his death in 1981. It was converted into a museum six years later by his wife, Mrs Rita Marley. The main museum displays Marley's personal treasures. The property also features a well-equipped 80 seater theatre, a photographic gallery, and a gift shop. The venue allows you to see every aspect of the life of Bob Marley.

Carby Craft Village

The Carby's Souvenir Discount Centre is the home of some of the best craft items from talented Jamaican Craftsmen and where you can buy quality craft souvenir items. Carby's Craft Village offer a wide range of merchandise including Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee, Straw Hats, Carvings, Ceramics, Literature and fine craft souvenirs. You wont find a better place in Kingston buying craft gifts items that are ideal for all the family. Located Twin Gates Plaza Kingston 10, Jamaica.

Devon House

The Devon House Mansion is the architectural dream of Jamaica's first black millionaire George Stiebel and one of Jamaica's most celebrated historical landmarks. Stiebel was among three wealthy Jamaicans who constructed elaborate homes during the late 19^th century at the corner of Trafalgar Road and Hope Road. Stiebel's legacy lives on with the beautifully maintained Devon House, which was declared a national monument in 1990 by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. The early history of Devon House dates back to the mid seventeenth century when Britain captured Jamaica from Spain.

Hope Botanical Gardens

Hope Botanical Gardens was established in 1873 on the the Hope Estate and was named after Major Richard Hope believed to be the first British owner of the land. The Hope Estate is huddled between Long Mountain and St. Andrew Mountain. Hope Garden have a wide collection of flowering and non-flowering, exotic and endemic plants. Hope boasts a variety of plant species, for example, the Cassia siamea which were planted in 1907 and now line the main entrance. Hope was a major experimental station for crops that were grown economically in the 1880's. Some of the crops that were planted are sugarcane, cocoa, coffee, bananas, pineapple, yam, and sweet potato.

Rockfort Mineral Baths

Rockfort Mineral Baths is located in East Kingston, at the foot of the Long Mountain. The Rockfort Mineral Bath Complex (RMBC) comprises the Mineral Bath and Historic Fort and operates as a subsidiary of the Carib Cement Company Limited under lease by the Jamaica National Heritage Trust. The fort was constructed around 1694 to defend the island. Though it has been around since the 17th century, the mineral spring was discovered only in 1907 following the earthquake which caused extensive damage to Kingston. Mineral springs occur naturally and produce water that contain minerals or other dissolved substances that alter its taste or give it therapeutic value.

African Caribbean Institute

Founded in 1972, the African Caribbean Institute is a part of the Institute of Jamaica. The ACIJ started with the goal to 'deepen the awareness of the contribution of African cultural retention'. In addition to a research centre, the ACIJ also has a museum of Jamaica's African heritage, and offers artifacts and audiovisual displays for your perusal.

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