The Hampton University Museum is a unique institution and a national treasure. Located in Hampton, Virginia, in the heart of the historic Hampton University campus, the Museum is the oldest African American museum in the United States and one of the oldest museums in the state of Virginia. The collections feature over 9,000 objects including African American fine arts, traditional African, Native American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Island, and Asian art; and objects relating to the history of the University.
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