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]
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
- ^ "Arts & Museums | Hampton, VA - Official Website". hampton.gov. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ^ "Hampton University Museum - Surrounding Attractions - Newport News Tourism Development Office". www.newport-news.org. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ^ "Arts & Museums | Hampton, VA - Official Website". hampton.gov. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ^ "Hampton University Museum » Directory – Association of African American Museums". blackmuseums.org. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
- ^ Hammond, Jane. "Explore 150 years of Hampton University history in new exhibit". dailypress.com. Retrieved 2018-08-17.
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- Founded: 1861
- Students: 3,516
- Endowment: 280.6 million
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