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Hampton Carousel
610 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: (757) 727-0900 Virginia Air and Space Center
Children Welcome

Built in 1920, the Hampton Carousel is one of only 170 working antique wooden carousels in the United States. Hand crafted by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company for the Buckroe Beach Amusement Park, the merry-go-round's 48 horses and two chariots were hand carved by Russian, German and Italian immigrant artisans. When the Amusement Park closed, the horses were completely restored, given their own pavilion and are now a focal point of Hampton's downtown waterfront. Visitors can take a spin and enjoy an American tradition. Seasonal. For hours, call or visit the website. Prices: $2 Per Ride 10 rides for $12.00 Rider Passes: 25 rides for $25

Hampton History Museum
120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
Phone: (757) 727-1610 Hampton History Museum
Admission Fee
Children Welcome

This is a great way to begin your exploration of Hampton! 400 Years of rich history are presented in 9 fascinating galleries arranged in chronological order that allow you to experience the excitement of "four centuries on the bay - from the sea to the stars." Hampton is the oldest continuous English-speaking settlement in America and artifacts drawn from the city's extensive collection highlight the diverse contributions of the early villages through the emergence of the modern city as a center of air and space research. An interesting twist to Hampton's history is its strong parallels to American history making it is relevant to people from all over the US. Hours: Mon-Sat 10a-5p Sun 1-5p Admission: Adults $5 Seniors (62+), AAA, Active Military and NASA, Children 4-12 $4 Children <4 FREE Groups (10+) $3/person

Hampton Roads Naval Museum
One Waterside Drive
Suite 248
Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone1: (757) 322-2987 Museum
Phone2: (757) 322-3108 Special Events
Phone3: (757) 322-2986 Media Inquiries
Fax: (757) 445-1867
Email: susanne.greene.ctr@navy.mil
Opens: 10:00:00 AM
Closes: 5:00:00 PM
Children Welcome

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum introduces visitors to over 234 years of U.S. Naval history in Hampton Roads, Virginia. One of 12 officially operated U.S. Navy museums, reporting to the Naval History and Heritage Command, the museum houses a rich collection of authentic uniforms, weaponry, underwater artifacts, detailed ship models and artwork. The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is located on the second level of Nauticus. Admission is free. Voted the "Best Small Museum" in 2008 by the reader's of "HamptonRoads" magazine. For more information, please visit our website www.hrnm.navy.mil or follow us on Twitter and Facebook.

Hampton University
Hampton, VA 23668
Phone: (757) 727-5308
Admission Fee
Handicapped Accessible

Founded in 1868 as an institute of higher learning for newly freed people, Hampton University has grown into one of the nation's top-ranked colleges and universities. This prestigious institution, overlooking the Hampton River, is the site of six National Historic Landmarks, including Emancipation Oak, where President Abraham Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation was first read to the residents of Hampton. Other points of interest include the Hampton University Museum, the Booker T. Washington Memorial Garden and Statue and the William R. And Norma B. Harvey Library, which features a powerful mural by Dr. John Biggers.

Hampton University Museum
The Huntington Building
Hampton, VA 23668
Phone: (757) 727-5308
Email: museum@hamptonu.edu

The Museum is the oldest African American museum in the United States and one of the oldest museums in the state of Virginia. Its holdings feature over 9,000 objects including traditional African, American Indian, Asian & Pacific Island art; African American fine arts; and objects relating to the history of the University. Highlights include an African collection of approximately 3,500 objects, including one of the finest collections of Kuba art in the world and an American Indian collection of over 1,600 objects from more than 93 Native American tribes.

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