The Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar

The museum as its name suggest, was build soon after World War 1 as a permanent peace memorials to those who lost their lives during the war. Building was Construction and designed by engineered Mr. J.H. Sinclar, British consul and Resident from 1895 – 1923, assisted by Mr. P.C Harris, Government Architect. This style was pure imitation of sanctuary of World famous building like Mosque of Sofia and Taj Mahal of India. The museum was opened on Armistice Day 1925 by his Highness Seyyid Khalifa bin Haroub Sultan of Zanzibar from 1911- 1960, who named it Beit-el Amaan (House of Peace).