The Peace Memorial Museum, Stone Town

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The Peace Memorial Museum is a place located in Stone Town (Zanzibar West region) and belongs to the category of museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 30 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 6°10'5"S latitude and 39°11'29"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. The Peace Memorial Museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Darajani Daladala Terminus (bus, 5 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: Natural History Museum (museum, 1 min walk), State University of Zanzibar (universities and schools, 4 min walk), Anglican Cathedral (museum, 9 min walk).

Coordinates: 6°10'5"S, 39°11'29"E

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The Peace Memorial Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: House of Wonders, Darajani Market, Forodhani Gardens, Sultan's Palace.

0.5 miN
Museum
House of Wonders, Stone Town
13 min walk • The House of Wonders, a grandiose edifice in the heart of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, stands as a beacon of cultural history and architectural marvel. Officially known as Beit-al-Ajaib, this stately building was constructed in 1883 and holds the distinction of...
0.4 miN
Shopping, Flea market, Market
Darajani Market, Stone Town
11 min walk • The Darajani Market is the main bazaar in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is also known as Estella Market and informally as Marikiti Kuu. The market is located in Darajani Road, in the surroundings of the Anglican Cathedral of Christ.
0.5 miNW
Garden, Park
Forodhani Gardens, Stone Town
13 min walk • The Forodhani Gardens is a small park in the historical city of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The gardens are located along the main seawalk of Stone Town, just in front of the most famous buildings of Stone Town, i.e. the House of Wonders and the Old Fort.
0.6 miN
Museum
Sultan's Palace, Stone Town
15 min walk • The Sultan's Palace is one of the main historical buildings of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It is a 3-story building with merlon-decorated white walls, located in Mizingani Road, on the seafront, between the House of Wonders and the Old Dispensary.
0.4 miNW
Church
St. Joseph's Cathedral, Stone Town
11 min walk • The Roman Catholic cathedral of St. Joseph is one of the most important historical buildings in Stone Town, Zanzibar, as well as one of its main visitor attractions.
~1900 ftN
Historical place, Church
Christ Church, Stone Town
10 min walk • Christ Church is an Anglican cathedral in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. It belongs to the Anglican Church of Tanzania. It is a landmark historical church, as well as one of the most prominent examples of early Christian architecture in East Africa.
0.7 miN
Architecture
Old Dispensary, Stone Town
18 min walk • The Old Dispensary, also known as Ithnashiri Dispensary, is a historical building in Stone Town, Zanzibar. It is located on the seafront, in Mizingani Road, halfway between the Palace Museum and the harbour.
0.6 miN
Mosque
Malindi Mosque, Stone Town
16 min walk • Malindi Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania, located near the port. It stems from the 1830s but was possible built on the site of an elder mosque that might have dated back to the 17th century or earlier.
~1740 ftN
6°9'48"S • 39°11'33"E
Anglican Cathedral, Stone Town
9 min walk • Museum, Church
1 miNE
6°9'30"S • 39°12'8"E
Livingstone's House, Stone Town
26 min walk • Museum
0.6 miN
Mosque
Ijumaa Mosque, Stone Town
16 min walk • Ijumaa Mosque is a mosque in Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania. The mosque was completely renovated in 1994 in the modern arabesque style.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Peace Memorial Museum?

Nearby attractions include Natural History Museum, Stone Town (1 min walk), State University of Zanzibar, Stone Town (4 min walk), Anglican Cathedral, Stone Town (9 min walk), Slavery Memorial, Stone Town (10 min walk).

How to get to The Peace Memorial Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Peace Memorial Museum:

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Darajani Daladala Terminus (5 min walk)
tubo la pili (11 min walk)