1. Main Galleries

   Browse through information on nine permanent galleries included at the Hampton History Museum.

2. 1619: African Arrival Exhibit

   Drawing on the latest research, this exhibit tells the story of the Africans’ home in Angola, how they came to be enslaved aboard a Spanish slave ship San Juan Bautista, the terrible 10,000 nautical mile voyage that brought them to Virginia, and their lives on the farms and plantations in the new colony.

3. Civil War Journey

   Organized by the Virginia Museum of History &Culture, Civil War Journey: Maps and Sketches of Private Robert Sneden, features more than 40 original works depicting his odyssey of combat, capture, imprisonment, and deliverance.

4. NASA: Hampton Takes Flight

   This exhibit celebrates the NACA and NASA’s singular history and immeasurable contribution to the community in Hampton. The exhibit features artifacts and images acquired from NASA Langley Research Center. This installation is the first step in a comprehensive retelling of Hampton’s twentieth century history.

5. Exploring NASA's 'Human Computers'

   The exhibit “When the Computer Wore a Skirt: NASA's Human Computers,” exploring the local history and personalities of the hit film “Hidden Figures” opened to the public in the 20th Century Galleries at the Hampton History Museum on Saturday, January 21, 2017.

6. Past Exhibits

   View past exhibits held at Hampton History Museum.