Freddie Mercury Museum in short
The museum is in Mercury House on Shangani Street in Stone Town. It opened on 24 November 2019. Freddie Mercury, the singer of the band Queen, was born Farrokh Bulsara on 5 September 1946 in Zanzibar. Much of his childhood was spent in India, and his family moved to Middlesex in 1964.
The museum is a stop for fans and for visitors who want one more story on a walk through the old town. Opening hours and prices are below, and it is worth checking both at the door.
Our picks: tours with a Freddie Mercury Museum visit
Both are two-hour walks with a local guide. On one, museum entry is covered; on the other it depends on the option you pick.
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Two-hour Stone Town walk with museum entry
- Freddie Mercury Museum entry
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Bottled water
A walk with a local guide that includes a visit inside the Freddie Mercury Museum, with the entry ticket covered.
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Stone Town walk with a Freddie Mercury Museum visit
- Local guide
- Freddie Mercury Museum visit
- Optional rooftop coffee
Two hours with a local guide, including a visit to the Freddie Mercury Museum. Museum entry depends on the option you choose.
Check availability →Stone Town tours and walks
Guided walks and tours in the old town, with live prices and availability.
Freddie Mercury Museum Zanzibar: hours and tickets
What to plan with, and what to check.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| Address | Mercury House, Shangani Street, Stone Town |
| Opening hours | Daily, roughly 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; some days it may close earlier |
| Adult price | $10 at the opening in 2019; ask for the current price |
| Children under 12 | $5 at the opening in 2019 |
| Opened | 24 November 2019 |
Arrive before 6 p.m. to be safe. The prices above are from 2019 and may have changed, so ask for the current adult and child price at the entrance, and whether a booking or an online fee applies.
For most visitors, the museum fits into a morning or afternoon walk through the old town and does not need a full half day. Shangani is also close to the waterfront, so you can end the visit with a stroll along the promenade and stay on for the evening at the Forodhani night market if you like.
Freddie Mercury house in Zanzibar: what is known
Birth place, birth house and legend.
That Freddie Mercury was born in Zanzibar is certain. Which building he was born in is a matter of local tradition. The museum is presented as his birthplace, and many visitors repeat that, but the exact house is not certain.
The same applies to stories you may hear on the street. Enjoy them as stories.
Planning the visit
How the museum fits into a Stone Town day.
Where it is
Shangani is part of the old town. The lanes are narrow and have few street signs, so keep the address handy.
What else is close
The waterfront gardens with the night market are also part of the old town, and a stroll along the promenade shows the House of Wonders from outside.
Forodhani Gardens →Time of day
Come in the morning or late afternoon for cooler walking weather. In the evening, the night market starts at about 6:30 p.m.
Freddie Mercury in Stone Town: frequently asked questions
Where is the Freddie Mercury Museum?
In Mercury House on Shangani Street in the old town of Stone Town.
What are the opening hours?
Daily, roughly 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Plan to arrive before 6 p.m. to be safe.
How much is the entrance?
The price at the opening in 2019 was $10 for adults and $5 for children under 12. Ask for the current price at the entrance.
Was Freddie Mercury born in this house?
He was born in Zanzibar. Which house is a matter of local tradition, and the museum is presented as his birthplace.
Where did he grow up?
Much of his childhood was spent in India. His family moved to Middlesex in 1964.
How long does a visit take?
The museum fits into a morning or afternoon walk through the old town and does not need a full half day.