Hampton University Museum

Located in Hampton, Virginia, on the historic Hampton University campus, the Museum is the oldest African American museum in the U.S. and one of the oldest museums in the state. The collections feature over 9,000 objects including traditional African, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Island, and Asian art; fine arts; and objects relating to the history of the University. Open...

Founded in 1868 and located in the heart of the historic Hampton University campus in Hampton, VA, our museum is a national treasure. The museum's collection features over 9,000 objects including African American fine arts, traditional African, Native American, Hawaiian, Pacific Island, and Asian art; and objects relating to the history of the University. Larger than any other museum in the...

Other universities simply teach history. Hampton University puts you right in the middle of it. Because, as you'll soon discover, you're not just a part of Hampton University.Hampton University is a part of you. While our roots reach deep into the history of this nation and the African-American experience, our sights like yours are set squarely on the horizons of the global community of the...