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Location
Visitor tip
Don't miss the historic carousel exhibit—it's a beautiful focal point that visitors specifically highlight as a favorite. Check the special events info as the Hampton Carousel opens seasonally.
Visitor tip
The staff and volunteers are consistently praised for being knowledgeable and friendly. Arrive with questions about local history and upcoming programs; they're excellent sources of information about Hampton's heritage and community events.
Visitor tip
Attend the Hampton Storytelling Series held at 2 pm on the second Sunday of each month for a more immersive educational experience beyond the permanent exhibits.
About Hampton History Museum
Local history space with art & artifacts. Venue displaying the city's history via art & artifacts, including period dresses & Civil War ruins.
Quick Facts
- Type
- Natural History Museum
- Notable Exhibit
- Revolutionary Hampton: Journeys of Liberty
- Regular Programming
- Hampton Storytelling Series, second Sunday monthly
What visitors say
So this was a bidden treasure! I never knew this existed until we got a VA 250 passport book! We spent at least and hour and a half going through the museum and reading the information boards. It is very interesting all of the history…
Fair museum for it's size. The volunteers/ workers there were all very nice.
This museum was so cool! I homeschool with my daughter and this was a must see spot. Great artifacts, so educational. Mostly in the civil war period. Took my daughter and her best friend and had a lot of fun. Loved the exhibits.…
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Did You Know?
- Hampton History Museum features a historic carousel as a permanent exhibit, which visitors describe as a particularly beautiful and notable piece of the collection
- The museum offers exceptionally affordable admission at $5 for adults and $4 for children (ages 4-11), making it one of the most accessible cultural attractions
- Hampton History Museum participates in a military star program that provides free admission to active military personnel and their families
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