Hampton University is a historic waterfront campus in Hampton, Virginia, with guided tours led by student ambassadors and a self-guided option. If you’re planning a visit, check how tours work, where to check in by car, and the museum’s visitor details before setting out.
- Location: Hampton, Virginia; the campus covers 314 acres.
- Guided tours: generally available on weekdays from September through April, with limited summer and finals availability.
- Visitor parking: check in at the main gate for a one-day pass and directions to a lot.
Where is Hampton University?
Hampton University’s historic main campus sits on the waterfront in Hampton, Virginia. Its main-campus driving address is 100 Cemetery Road, Hampton, VA 23668; the university specifies that this address is for driving directions only.
Relax Inn is about an 11-minute drive from campus; the hotel near Hampton University makes it practical to plan a campus visit by car. The campus map identifies landmarks and facilities including Emancipation Oak, Legacy Park, Memorial Church, the Hampton University Museum, and the William R. and Norma B. Harvey Library.
What can you expect from a campus tour?
Guided campus tours pair an admissions presentation with a walking tour led by Student Recruitment Team ambassadors. The university says most tours are offered at set times on weekdays from September through April, with limited availability during summer and finals.
Tour highlights may include the Student Center, William R. and Norma B. Harvey Library, Dining Hall, Memorial Church, Legacy Park, and the waterfront. The university’s historic campus tour also includes sites such as the Academy Building, Armstrong Lincoln Memorial, Booker T. Washington Monument, Emancipation Oak, Mansion House, and Wigwam Building.
Group visits are available from September through April. Group sizes are capped at 15 in June and July. For a self-guided visit, the university says campus maps are available at the Office of Admission in the Multi-Purpose Use Facility. Check the official site before you go to see tour availability and current visitor arrangements.
How do you get to Hampton University?
Use the university’s driving address, 100 Cemetery Road, for navigation, then follow the university’s check-in instructions when you arrive by car.
The airport route guide for Newport News Williamsburg International Airport to Hampton covers a separate trip into the area.
Where can you park, and what about accessibility?
If you arrive by car, check in at the main gate near Tyler and E. Queen Streets. University Police issue a visitor parking pass and direct you to a parking lot; passes are valid for one day. Visitor spaces and lots are designated for off-campus visitors from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Hampton University Museum says its galleries are fully accessible. An accessibility entrance is on the left side of the building’s addition, and wheelchairs are available on a first-come, first-served basis. The museum’s visitor guidance also says guests reaching its security gate may be asked to show a license and directed to parking behind the historic Wigwam Building.
What else can you visit on campus?
The Hampton University Museum is a campus stop with weekday hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; it is closed on weekends and major holidays, and its hours may change. For more local history, you can pair a campus visit with the Hampton museums guide.
FAQs
Can you visit Hampton University without joining a guided tour?
Yes. For a self-guided campus visit, maps are available at the Office of Admission in the Multi-Purpose Use Facility.
Can you visit the Hampton University Archives?
The archives are closed to visitors. People with select research requests can contact the archives by email.
Is the Hampton University Museum open on weekends?
No. The museum is closed on Saturday and Sunday, as well as major holidays; its hours may change.