Hampton University Museum
Founded in 1868 on the campus of Hampton University, the Hampton University Museum is the oldest African-American museum in the United States and the oldest museum in Virginia. Records date it to 1868. A drive of 2.1 mi reaches Fort Monroe.
A museum inside Hampton
You can stay in Hampton
Hampton University Museum is inside Hampton, which has 40 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Established in 1868
Hampton University Museum dates from 1868. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 69–81°. When to go ↓
An airport 11 miles away
Newport News Williamsburg (PHF) has airline service, about 11 miles from Hampton University Museum.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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Hampton University Museum
Founded in 1868 on the campus of Hampton University, the Hampton University Museum is the oldest African-American museum in the United States and the oldest museum in Virginia. It is the first institutional collection of work by African-American artists, and also has the South's largest collection of ethnic art, including African and American Indian art and artifacts. With galleries dedicated to African American, African, American Indian, Asian and Pacific art and artifacts, the museum contains more than 9,000 objects representing cultures and people from around the world.
- Type
- Museum
- Established
- 1868
- Wikipedia readers
- 1.5K a year
Towns to stay in near Hampton University Museum
Close by, places to stay are in Hampton (40) and Norfolk (70).
- 1Fort Monroe
- 2Busch Gardens Williamsburg
- 3Colonial Williamsburg
- 4MacArthur Memorial
- 5Norfolk Scope
- 6Jamestown Settlement
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Hampton University Museum | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | in town | — | 40 29 hotels · 3 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 137,315 | $246K | C− |
| Norfolk | 9 mi southeast | 15 min | 70 58 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins | 231,013 | $290K | D |
| Newport News | 11 mi west | 15 min | 63 45 hotels · 5 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 183,230 | $261K | D |
| Virginia Beach | 24 mi southeast | 35 min | 197 152 hotels · 11 motels · 9 inns & B&Bs · 11 lodges & cabins · 8 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 453,737 | $383K | B− |
| Portsmouth | 11 mi south | 15 min | 17 11 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 96,777 | $247K | D− |
| Chesapeake | 24 mi south | 35 min | 67 55 hotels · 2 motels · 2 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 3 campgrounds | 255,332 | $378K | C |
| Williamsburg | 27 mi northwest | 40 min | 96 66 hotels · 5 motels · 22 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 15,861 | $428K | B− |
| Bethel Manor | 7 mi northwest | 10 min | 4 4 hotels | 4,393 | — | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
More near Hampton University Museum
Pair a visit with these, within 51 miles.
12 mi National MonumentFort Monroe National Monument
222 mi Theme parkBusch Gardens Williamsburg
326 mi MuseumColonial Williamsburg
412 mi MuseumMacArthur Memorial
512 mi Stadium & arenaNorfolk Scope
628 mi MuseumJamestown Settlement
32 mi Ancient siteWerowocomoco
50 mi Ancient siteUSS TexasPhoto credits
Fort Monroe National Monument: Unknown, Public domain · Busch Gardens Williamsburg: Cjh1452000, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Colonial Williamsburg: Humberto Moreno, CC BY 2.0 · MacArthur Memorial: Unknown, Public domain · Norfolk Scope: Cag1970, Public domain · Jamestown Settlement: Warfieldian, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Werowocomoco: engraved by William Hole, Public domain · USS Texas: Unknown authorUnknown author, Public domain
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Before visiting Hampton University Museum
Is Hampton University Museum in Hampton?
Yes. It’s inside Hampton, VA.
When is the best time to visit Hampton University Museum?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 69–81°.
What is the closest airport to Hampton University Museum?
Newport News Williamsburg (PHF), about 11 miles away. The nearest big hub is Norfolk (ORF), about 12 miles.
Where should I stay near Hampton University Museum?
Hampton (in town, 40 places to stay), Norfolk (9 mi, 70 places to stay) and Newport News (11 mi, 63 places to stay).
Questions for Hampton
No one has shared advice yet; Hampton’s Town Square takes questions.
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