Museums
Fine and cultural art is center stage in Hampton. Our museums and galleries, such as The Hampton History Museum, The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center and Hampton University Museum compliment there outstanding offerings with collections and diverse changing exhibits.
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Hampton, VA
(757) 826-9174
- Hours: Call for appointments!
- Free admission.
- Highway exit: 1-64, exit 268
Hampton, VA
(757) 727-1490
(757) 727-1167 fax
artscom@hampton.gov
Contemporary art including painting, sculpture, photography, and more. This neoclassical building, constructed in 1925, hosted the public library for 63 years. Renovated in 1989 as an arts center, three changing galleries showcase the best regional and national artists. The center is also headquarters for the Hampton Arts Commission, which oversees The Charles H. Taylor Art Center and The American Theatre.
- Hours: Tues-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5pm. Closed Mon and major holidays.
- Free admission.
- Highway Exit: I-64, exit 267
Exhibition Schedules
120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA
(757) 727-1610
(800) 800-2202
- Hours: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm and Sunday 1-5pm. Closed major holidays.
- Admission: $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, active military, active NASA, children 4-12. Under 4 free.
- Free visitor parking is available in the parking garage located at 555 Settlers Landing Road and accessed from History Museum Way, across the street from the museum entrance.
- Highway Exit: I-64, exit 267
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
(757) 727-5308
(757) 727-5170 fax
museum@hamptonu.edu
- Hours: Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm; Sat, noon-4pm. Closed Sun. Closed major holidays and campus holidays.
- Free admission
- Highway Exit: I-64, exit 267
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Permanent Gallery Information |
1 E. Mellen St.
Hampton, VA
(757) 722-7469
The Phoebus Arts Factory, a multi-disciplinary arts and education center, offers classes, workshops and a season of activities and events. The second floor facility includes a gallery, artist's studios, classrooms and a performance space.
Hours: Tues-Sat, 10 am-5:30 pm
Free Admission
Highway exit: I-64, exit 268
710 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA
(757) 722-9300
(800) 441-4395
(757) 722-8185 fax
cousteau@cousteausociety.org
Site is the U.S. headquarters for the Cousteau Society. The gallery displays world-renowned photography, models of Alcyone and Calypso, artifacts from past Cousteau expeditions and some of Jacques Cousteau's inventions. Gift shop available.
Hours: 10 am-4 pm Tues-Sat, Noon-3 pm, Closed on Sundays and all holidays
Free admission. Individual visitors may park free in the Hampton Marina Hotel parking garage. Group tours may disembark in front of the attraction; complimentary motorcoach parking is located nearby.
Highway Exit: I-64, exit 267
Hampton, VA
(757) 727-0900
(800) 296-0800
(757) 727-0898 fax
The visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base. This world-class facility features the Adventures in Flight gallery and more than 100 "hands-on" exhibits that tell the story of air and space exploration. See teh Apollo 12 Command Module, a Mars meteorite and a three-billion year-old moon rock! Visit the technologically advanced 3D IMAX Theater and see an IMAX film on a giant five-story screen with 16,000 watts of digital-sound.
Hours: Memorial Day-Labor Day: Mon-Wed, 10am-5pm; Thurs-Sun, 10am-7pm.
Labor Day-Memorial Day: Mon-Sat, 10am-5pm. Sun, noon to 5pm
Open Thanksgiving evening. Closed Christmas Day.
Admission: Exhibits only: Adults, $8.75; Military, NASA & Seniors, $7.75; Children 3-11, $6.75.
IMAX (45-min) only: Adults, $7.75; Military, NASA & Seniors, $6.75; Children 3-11, $6.50.
IMAX (90-min+) only: Adults, $9.90; Military, NASA & Seniors, $9.50; Children 3-11, $8.00.
Combo (IMAX (45-min) & Exhibits): Adults, $13.75; Military, NASA & Seniors, $12.75; Children 3-11, $10.75.
Combo (IMAX (90-min+) & Exhibits): Adults, $14.50; Military, NASA & Seniors, $13.50; Children 3-11, $11.50.
Prices and hours subject to change.
Highway Exit: I-64, exit 267
