The Historic Hampton House is a museum of culture and art in Miami’s Brownsville neighborhood, housed in a former Green Book hotel associated with the city’s Black history and the civil rights era. If you’re planning a visit, allow 45 minutes for the guided tour and reserve a timed slot with your admission ticket.
- Location: 4240 NW 27th Avenue, Miami, Florida 33142.
- From the hotel: about a six-minute drive from Miami Princess Hotel.
- Tour pattern: guided tours start at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM, Wednesday through Sunday.
- Entry: general admission is paired with a reserved tour time; self-guided entry is not available.
Why the Historic Hampton House matters
The Historic Hampton House preserves a former Green Book hotel connected to Miami’s Black history and the civil rights era. Its story gives the museum a specific place in the city’s history: it is both a cultural site and a surviving piece of the community’s past.
The motel closed in 1976. After the building faced demolition in 2002, an advocacy group led by Dr. Enid Pinkney helped save it. The Historic Hampton House Community Trust began a $6 million restoration in 2015.
The museum is in Brownsville, and its official address is 4240 NW 27th Avenue. If you’re planning to pair the visit with other stops, you can use this one-day Miami route from the hotel area as a companion guide.
How do tours and visitor access work?
Visitors must join a guided tour, which lasts 45 minutes; self-guided entry is not available. Guided tours start at 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM and 3:00 PM from Wednesday through Sunday.
Public hours are Wednesday through Friday, 10:00 AM to between 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM, and Saturday and Sunday, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM; the museum is closed to the public Monday and Tuesday.
Reserve a timed tour slot when purchasing general admission. Booking online in advance is recommended to guarantee access. Tour and merchandise payments are by credit card only; cash is not accepted.
You can present an e-ticket at the door or bring a printed ticket. The museum’s entrance is through the Welcome Garden. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver aged 18 or older. The museum is wheelchair accessible; call or email about arrangements.
Before you go, check the official site before you go for current hours, tour availability and ticket details. The museum’s visit page and contact page give different public hours, so confirm the schedule when planning your visit.
How do you get to the Historic Hampton House?
The Historic Hampton House is about a six-minute drive from Miami Princess Hotel. Drivers can reach it from I-95, I-195 or I-395; the route goes toward US-112 and then to the 27th Avenue exit.
On-site parking is available in a gated lot directly behind the building. To reach the lot, drive onto 42nd Street, between the Chevron gas station and the left side of the building, then turn right into the gated area. If you’re comparing ways to get around Miami, see this guide to Miami metro and public transport.
How can you prepare for a history-focused visit?
Start by reserving your tour time, then allow the full 45 minutes for the guided visit. Check the museum’s current schedule before setting out, especially because its visit and contact pages list different public hours. Keep in mind that admission and tour payments are credit card only.
If you need accessibility arrangements, contact the museum at (305) 638-5800 or info@historichamptonhouse.org. For a broader look at the site’s place in Miami’s past, focus your visit on its history as a Green Book hotel and the effort that helped preserve the building.
FAQs
Do you need to book a tour at the Historic Hampton House?
Yes. Entry is by guided tour, and booking a timed slot online in advance is recommended to guarantee access.
How long is the Historic Hampton House tour?
The guided tour lasts 45 minutes.
Is parking available at the museum?
Yes. There is a gated parking lot directly behind the building, accessed from 42nd Street.
Can you pay with cash?
No. Tour and merchandise payments are by credit card, online or in person.