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.[1] 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.[2][3] 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.[4]

Hampton University Museum
Established1868 (1868)
LocationHampton University, Virginia
Coordinates37°01′22″N 76°20′07″W
DirectorVanessa Thaxton-Ward, Ph.D
Websitemuseum.hamptonu.edu

History

Hampton University founder Gen. Samuel C. Armstrong founded the university’s museum as the "Curiosity Room" the same year he founded the university.[5]

References
  1. "Arts & Museums | Hampton, VA - Official Website". hampton.gov. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  2. "Hampton University Museum - Surrounding Attractions - Newport News Tourism Development Office". www.newport-news.org. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  3. "Arts & Museums | Hampton, VA - Official Website". hampton.gov. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  4. "Hampton University Museum » Directory – Association of African American Museums". blackmuseums.org. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
  5. Hammond, Jane. "Explore 150 years of Hampton University history in new exhibit". dailypress.com. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
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