Zanzibar Museums & Galleries

Zanzibar's Stone Town preserves its complex history through museums housed in Omani and colonial-era landmarks. Significant sites include the House of Wonders, once a ceremonial palace, and the Old Fort, built by Omani Arabs in the 17th century. The Sultan's Palace and Old Dispensary showcase ornate 19th-century architecture, while the Old Slave Market provides a somber look at the island's past. Complementing these historical sites, local galleries like the Cultural Art Centre and Dr. Bulugu Gallery highlight contemporary Zanzibari creativity and traditional craftsmanship.

House of Wonders

The House of Wonders or Palace of Wonders is a landmark building in Stone Town, Zanzibar.

Old Fort

The Old Fort, also known as the Arab Fort and by other names, is a fortification located in Stone Town, the capital of Zanzibar.

Sultan's Palace

The Sultan's Palace is one of the main historical buildings of Stone Town, Zanzibar, Tanzania.

Livingstone House

David Livingstone was a Scottish physician, Congregationalist, pioneer Christian missionary with the London Missionary Society, and an…

Old Dispensary

This charming historical building with ornate front holds an interesting museum dedicated to Zanzibar history.

Old Slave Market

Visit the statue that commemorates the existence of slave trade on this very spot. There are also two slave chambers still accessible.

Old Slave Mart

The Old Slave Mart is a building located at 6 Chalmers Street in Charleston, South Carolina that once housed an antebellum slave auction…

Cultural Art Centre

Located within the Old Fort, this center provides a space for local artisans to create and sell traditional crafts, paintings, and textiles. It often hosts workshops and live demonstrations of Zanzibari artistic techniques.

Real Art

A local art gallery in Stone Town featuring original paintings and prints by Zanzibari artists, often focusing on scenes of daily life, streetscapes, and local landscapes.

Dr. Bulugu Gallery

This gallery showcases work by Dr. Bulugu, featuring vibrant Tingatinga-style paintings and contemporary African art. The collection includes diverse canvases reflecting Tanzanian culture and wildlife.

Zanzibar Art Studio

A creative space in Stone Town specializing in local photography and visual arts, documenting the people, architecture, and daily rhythms of the archipelago.