Very interesting museum about the life of Freddy Mercury. He had British citizenship and his family fled to England to escape the violence of the Zanzibar Revolution. He became a leader singer for the band “Smile” and in 1970 he changed the name to Queen which became one of the best selling albums of all time

The most uplifting thing in Stone Town. Only one of the historic or significant place worthy of a visit that has been upgraded to meet up with modern tastes. Its a tribute to the legend, with pictures and stories of Freddie Mercurys childhood and rise to fame as front man for Queen. With his songs playing in the background, this museum is worth every penny of the $8 paid for it. What will a trip to Zanzibar be without stopping to see where their most famous export was born and raised?

The recently opened Freddie Mercury Museum is worth a look, not just a photo in front of his houseinside play Queen music and you can buy souvenirs✌️👍

10$ entrance for an exhibition smaller than my hotel room. Im lifelong Queen fan but this is one of the worst tourist traps I ever seen. This is clearly an insult to one of the most celebrated people of the island.

Tourist trap! They charge 8$ for an exhibition smaller than my garage, totally rip off. My guide told me this place is not even a house freddy grew up.

It was overpriced, but its worth the visit because its Freddy Mercurys memorabilia and since I was already there, I wont miss the chance to say been there!

Totally overpriced. For 8 USD pp you can see museum smaller than hotel room. Not autentic house, only 1 plasterboard room with some photos and some information you can find on Wikipedia for free.

The overall experience in the museum was good. It was interesting to see Freddie’s childhood, some of his works up on the wall and a bit about the influence he had on other artists. While it wasn’t a robust collection about him, I enjoyed it. The only reason why I gave it a 4 star was that it seemed a bit pricey for what you saw.

Loved the experience

The house where Farrokh Bulsara aka Freddy Mercury was born and spent the first couple of years of his life. Could have been any other random house with photos od Freddy Mercury. Very few, if any authentic and original artifacts. Not worth the 10 usd admission price.

I am ardent fan of Freddie Mercury and a Zoroastrian, eager to see this Museum and what a disappointment they charge USD 10 per person to read something which is available on net, there was nothing new for Queen fan to know about it, neither his memorabilia. 30 % of museum talks about Stone Town which every one on island knows another 25% of museum talks about Zoroastrian culture of Zanzibar and finally front cover of his records cover the space, there are few letters n notes from Queen but they are place so awful space ( at knee level) that you need to squat to read those letters or so high that you need to stool ( dont know why they are kept at such an odd place) and that too a small wall is allocated. Except for such notes i dont think this place is worth a visit. i was out in 12 minutes flat and when i reach exit i was shock what its all over. A one of the perfect scam place in Stonetown.

I like to be surrounded by splendid things. - Freddie MercuryAs our beloved Freddie once said, he loves to be surrounded by splendid things, and this museum is nothing short of splendid. Me and my children were given a warm welcome as we entered, and heartwarming smiles throughout our whole journey in the museum. Which is not always the case in other museums, so full marks to all the staff, it was appreciated and seemed genuine.The museum located on Shangani Street, which was just a 5 minute walk from the hotel was staying at, was nothing short of remarkable. As soon as I entered, I heard the echoes of Radio Ga Ga bellowing at my eardrums, and was delighted by the pleasant ambience which the museum encompassed. It truly was a journey down memory lane, as I descoved our beloveds Freddie upbringing and road to stardom.Would highly reccomend a visit if you are in Zanzibar, 100% a must for any Queen fan.I always knew I was a star And now, the rest of the world seems to agree with me. - Freddie Mercury

Very nice and magic place

Small museum, few info and expensive entree fees.Does not worth to visit.

A place to see for a true fan of Freddy.

10$ for nothing

Freddie would be embarrassed by this scam

Awesome

Tragedy

Love it

Nice

This is a holy place to me

Were in January 2021.The house is a museum, entrance is paid $ 8-10, but there is no point in visiting it. There are several photos and some papers inside, nothing more. Outside, it is more interesting and mysterious than inside.Freddie Mercury was born on September 5, 1946 in Zanzibar in the oldest district of the islands capital - Stone Town. Real name - Farrukh Balsara. He and his family were Parsis (a rare ethnic group in Southeast Asia - India and Pakistan, of Iranian origin). Farrukh Balsara lived in Zanzibar until he was eight, after which his family sent him to study in India near Bombay.Already at school, Farrukh began to call himself Freddie and, in addition to sports and painting, showed great interest in music. At the age of 12, he and four of his friends created the group The Hectics (Consumptive), which played mainly rock and roll at school parties. Failing the final exam, at the age of 16, Farrukh returned to Tanzania to Zanzibar.

It was probably in this place that Freddie Mercury lived until he was eight.The artists memory museum features photos from his childhood in Stone Town, as well as the stories of the Queen band.Paid admission

Home of the lead singer of Queen Freddie Mercury. Inside is a small museum, where there is nothing to see except photographs and a small amount of printed information. Some information is presented on the stands on the facade of the building. Located within walking distance from the embankment and the old fort. Entrance fee $ 8.

It will not attract to a full-fledged museum. Just the place where the Genius was born and lived for a while.

Freddie Mercury House Museum, where he was born and lived for the first eight years of his life. On the facade of the building there are several photographs of Freddie Mercury and quotes from his statements: I dont want to be a star, I want to be a legend. Inside the museum, entrance fee is $ 8. The museum displays his photographs. From the time he lived there, almost nothing has survived. The museum sells Freddie Mercury-related souvenirs at high prices. I dont see much point in going inside, its worth taking a photo against the background of the facade of this building. Be careful, there is heavy traffic on the street.

It is true that it is a museumBut adjacent to the Tempo hotelOld style restoredBeautiful and spaciousAll services are available (as appropriate)Tourist ratesOnly problem with bed sound ... annoyingAll furniture reminds you of the Islamic history and culture of ZanzibarMost of the hotel visitors are foreign touristsConditionerfanRefrigerator and microwaveAnd a kitchenetteIroning board and ironing boardAnd loungeNear the seaEnjoy, you are in Zanzibar Islamic civilized styleﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺ ﷺZaki Ahmed Basrida

A cult place! There is nothing special there, but Freddie Mercury himself was born and lived here :)Just touch the story :)

Nothing interesting $ 8 empty.All photos from public sources, a new jacket on an old piano and thats it. I did not find out any things or interesting facts I did not know about him. Souvenirs for sale at cosmic prices

The house where Fredy Mercury lived as a child. There is a hotel nearby, where you can go and feel the spirit of the era - admission is free.

We did not enter the shabby thing that did not seem already on the outside, also the guide himself did not recommend it to us.

A place worth visiting for those who admire Freddie, just a house-museum, inside there is some kind of photo exhibition, decide for yourself whether you need to go inside or not.

The place is not interesting at all! There is a post office next to the museum, you can send postcards.

On 03.01.2021 the entrance to the museum costs 8 US dollars. Small museum. Photos. Jacket. Videos from concerts on TV. The museum has 3 small rooms - exhibition halls with photographs. Not impressed. Wouldnt recommend. Money for air!

Of course, no one is allowed inside, it has long been a hotel, so-so.

Mercury House is located in the center of Zanzibar City. At the same time, the house where Farrukh Bulsara was born, whom the whole world knows under the name of Freddie Mercury, does not stand out in any way, so you can only recognize it by the sign at the entrance and small stands with Freddies photographs. And although Zanzibar cannot boast of a large number of celebrities born here, the house where Mercury was born is of interest exclusively to tourists. Surprisingly, locals disapprove of Freddie Mercury

The must to do in stone town the house of Freddie Mercury

Nicely! Freddie is alive !!!

Little thing. A hallway with a room and many photos of Freddy Mercury. You cant ask for much more either, right? The price is not very high either, so as a curiosity it may be fine.

US $ 10 entry is a lot of money for the really very small museum. It was ok, but nothing more. Unfortunately, you are not allowed to take pictures either.

Remarkable. Reveals hidden aspects of the life of the famous singer.

$ 10 entry for a small room with a few photos ... Its a shame that so little attention is paid to such a great personality ...

Its not worth going to the museum, its empty, there is nothing but letters. At the entrance, the photo is the best visit.

Not worth it. More of a symbolic place than a museum.

Amazing museum, if you are in Zanzibar you have to visit it. Dont miss it, he educated me about his life in Zanzibar, his religion and the time he spent in London. WE LOVE YOU, FREDDIE!

There is nothing to see, posters, baby photos, a piano and a jacket. Admission is $ 10, children under 12 years old $ 6. Inspection takes 5 minutes -).

Unjustifiably expensive, and there is nothing to look at except photos and articles🤷‍♂️

Interesting museum in the heart of the city

Take a picture outside the place is super

Emblematic place

We had to visit

A great little museums cantamte

A must-see.

Small museum of the great singer.

QUEEN - music for centuries.

I really like..