Princess Salme Museum
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Timings : 10:00 AM to 05:00 PM
Entry Fee : $5 (by self) | $10 (guided tour)
Landmark : Next to the Hotel Emerson on Hurumzi Street
Time Required : 1-2 hours
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Princess Salme Museum, Zanzibar Overview
The Princess Salme Museum in Stone Town, Zanzibar, is a small two-room museum that focuses on the life of Princess Salme, the Sultan of Oman's daughter. Guided tours by Mr Said Al Gheity, the curator, showcase her clothes, photos, and memories. The museum offers a glimpse into Princess Salme's fascinating story and the culture of Zanzibar during her time.
Princess Salme's story unfolds when she ran away with a German merchant and wrote about it in "Memoirs of an Arabian Princess from Zanzibar," published in 1886. The memoir talks about Zanzibar's social scene and compares life in Germany and the island. Reading it before visiting is helpful but not required. The museum has a rooftop cafe, and nearby, you'll find attractions like the Anglican Cathedral, Malindi Mosque, and beautiful beaches. The area is filled with shops and restaurants, showcasing colonial-style buildings that Princess Salme admired during her time in Zanzibar.
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