Beit-el-Amani (Peace Memorial Museum) Visit

A domed 1925 monument to the end of World War I, reopened in 2024 with renewed displays on Zanzibar's history.

Area: Stone Town
Duration: 1 hour
Group size: 1–15
Activity level: easy
Private / shared: Shared
Swimming required: No

Beit-el-Amani — the 'House of Peace' — was built in 1925 to commemorate the end of the First World War, its whitewashed dome and Arab-influenced design the work of colonial architect J.H. Sinclair. For years many of its most prominent exhibits were gradually shifted toward the House of Wonders, leaving the building feeling thin, but it reopened in May 2024 with renewed displays covering Zanzibar's history and everyday customs.

Inside, the single-building layout makes for an easy, unhurried visit at your own pace, though museum staff are generally available to answer questions. The building sits on Kaunda Road at the southern edge of Stone Town.

As of this research the museum is confirmed open and operating under regular hours.

Highlights

1925 domed building by architect J.H. Sinclair
Reopened May 2024 with renewed exhibits
Zanzibar history and cultural-customs displays
Combinable with nearby Stone Town museums

What is typically included

Museum admission

What is typically excluded

Guide fee if requested; transport

What to bring

Comfortable shoes

Meeting point / pickup

Peace Memorial Museum entrance, Kaunda Road, Stone Town

Best time of year

Year-round

Cancellation

Cancellation terms are set by each provider and shown at booking. No cancellation policy is guaranteed by this page.

This page is an original Zanzibar.today description, researched from public and provider-supplied information. It is not copied from any single operator's marketing material.