The Michael C. Carlos Museum is an art museum located in Atlanta on the historic quadrangle of Emory Universitys main campus. The Carlos Museum has the largest ancient art collections in the Southeast, including objects from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, Africa and the ancient Americas. The collections are housed in a Michael Graves designed building which is open to the public. One of the oldest museums in Georgia, the museums collections date back to 1876, when a general museum known as Emory College Museum was established on Emory Universitys original campus in Oxford, Georgia. After the university was relocated to Atlanta, a small group of professors officially founded the Emory University Museum in 1919. The collections were housed and displayed in various buildings around the campus. Over the years, Atlanta businessman Michael C. Carlos donated over $20 million to create a permanent home for the museum, which opened in 1985. The museum was renamed again to the Emory University Museum of Art and Archaeology and was officially accredited by the American Alliance of Museums as a museum of antiquities and fine arts. Carlos died in December 2002 at the age of 75. A major expansion in 1993 transformed the museum into one of Atlantas top arts institutions. Upon the new buildings opening, the museum became known as the Michael C. Carlos Museum, named after its most generous patron.

I was very pleased with the size of the facility and the quality pieces of artwork on display. There were exhibits from Africa, Asia, India, North American Indian, Greece, Rome, etc... Its almost as if your literally walking through history. There was so much to see. Expect to be there for at least 2 hours if you truly want to immerse yourself in the different cultures represented. You CAN take pictures, but NO FLASH allowed! ENJOY!

I visited the museum with my son’s middle school and it was great! It was very interesting and there was so much to learn. The tour guide was very informative and was able to answer every question, she was very kind and patient with all of the kids. I wish we were able to stay longer, however My family and I will definitely be coming back!

Fantastic experience visiting this hidden gem. Seriously, how did I not know about this place?! Great collection of timeless treasures. Very educational. The guides were beyond amazing.

One of my favorite places in Georgia!! A truly hidden gem with its history. You really cannot find many museums in the South East that have MUMMIES!

What a wonderful experience. So much art and artifacts. Great customer service and convenience. Good place to take the family.

This museum was filled with interesting artifacts. Its affordable, has a coffee shop and gift shop with occasional promotions. The location makes a 25 minute drive into a nearly hour long one but the sights are well worth it!

I got a great deal on a audio tour from Groupon for the Egyptian exhibition. I was surprised to see that the audio tour encompassed all the exhibits. I was impressed with the exhibits and the muesum was much bigger than I had originally thought. The Egyptian exhibition was impressive! Ill definitely be back with the kids to show them around.Side notes:You will need ID to check out the audio kit. Also, on Sundays 1-5 admission is free.I got a handmade friendship bracelet from the bookstore.

Pretty large collection, Greek, Egyptian, Asian, Central and South American exhibits with artifacts, replicas, sculptures and more. Very friendly staff, impeccable facility. Visitor parking deck and handicap spaces just across the bridge from the museum building. All floors handicap accessible.

Very large Museum. We have the audio tour which slowed us down a little bit so we ended up staying over three and a half hours. Loved everything about it and extremely cheap for the amount of knowledge in history you can obtain. All the staff that we encountered were very nice and helpful

A fantastic museum, small, yet it has an excellent collection. And the gift shop is surprisingly awesome too, great prices and a great selection of books, jewelry and all that kind of stuff. The security is a bit distracting, and trying to park and getting to the museum is a bit of a hassle, but other than that, this is a great museum!

Found a deal on Groupon for an audio tour and took it. It was a great experience. There was free parking in the campus garage. The museum is fairly small but has a lot of artifacts and historical pieces. For such a small museum, they had mummies! Granted, not sure if they’re real but nonetheless it was cool highly recommend!

This wonderful museum is located inside the historical Emory University campus features a wonderfully extensive collection of North American artifacts that are pre-columbian one of the largest collections of mummies and Egyptian artifacts outside of the Cairo Museum or the London Museum they also a wonderful collection of Greek and Roman artifacts the special collections exhibit at the time I went with cats of ancient Egypt which was also interesting sight this great museum is very family-friendly and veteran-friendly as they offer special rates for veterans this institution is very much on par with the Smithsonian in Washington DC as far as quality of artifacts found here

This was a neat experience! We did the groupon deal that provides and audio tour. My children had a great time as well. Very educational. The campus is also very beautiful!

I havent been to many museums in the Atlanta area to compare with, but overall it was enjoyable. Parking is free if you stay less then an hour. Otherwise its something like $6/2 hours. I got free passes from the library, which I would suggest getting. There is a lot of reading on the exhibits in small print, the grounds are kept in pristine condition, a bookstore is located inside the entrance that you can brose for free. Photography is restricted in some areas, flash is prohibited.

Driving to parking deck was a breeze. The walk to the Museum short. The greeter near the entrance was so interesting that me and my Mom laughed and talked with her. The exhibits far exceeded my expectations. I can go every day for a week and not, ever, get bored. The staff was knowledgeable, friendly, quiet and dressed to impress. The book store is equipped with topics that are amazing. To top it off theres Ebrik coffee and more. Yes I have to mention the Ladies rooms are sparkling clean.

Beautiful museum. Some sections were temporarily closed(for remodel?) We were able to see 4 of the exhibits. Audio tours available

While the museum was nice and the artifacts were interesting the way we were treated as guest was not what we expected. They made my girlfriend check her Kavu bag because it was too bag. While we were touring the museum we saw several people with big bags (pictures below) and a family with a stroller and a Michael Kors bag as well. Upon leaving we questioned why we had to check our bag and others did not. The desk clerk said because her bag was too big which was not true. If you are going to enforce a checked bag policy please make sure you do it for everyone. Not select groups of people.

Lovely. Small is beautiful. Nicely designed space. Humbling to see how far we have and have not come as peoples. So grateful for this small quiet place in the city. You won’t miss the hubbub of the bigger more famous museums in Atlanta and the other big cities.

Went for an educator evening. High quality exhibit, and we were offered food and wine plus posters and other goodies. The collections represent a wide array of cultures throughout History. Highly recommend a visit!

I went here to listen to great music at a kid friendly concert. Had a lovely time! :D Wasnt sure where to park though, so I parked at the hospital parking garage, which was a 15 min walk away :/

Awesome I loved it.

This is a really neat museum with ancient art, sculptures from around the world. Definitely go here if you like Egyptian and/or South American art. One of my favorite museums in this area!

This was an awesome family day out. Fun and educational!

To be able to see pieces of history you only read about in history books is incredible.

The Michael C. Carlos Museum is located in Decatur, around the corner from the CDC and it is part of Emory University. This was my first time going and I really enjoyed the exhibits, especially the ones on the 3rd floor.

What a beautiful museum. The fantastic artistry through thousands of years is humbling. It has a way of puting us on the same page as those who have gone before us.

Love this little museum. Not really a popular place so its always quiet so you can take you time and enjoy yourself.

Great place to absorb some ancient culture.

Lots to see and several rooms that are labeled, but no easy flow so you feel like you are missing things. Definitely get a map and mark off the rooms as you go so you dont miss anything.

A family favorite place to visit. Try Groupon to get a discount and access to the audio guides.

Great museum. It was bigger than I expected, a good size for kids. Loved the audio tour. The entire family enjoyed it.

Attended Family Funday Sunday. It was our 1st time visiting. The docents were very friendly & helpful. Exhibitions were quite interesting. Venue was larger than expected.

It was very interesting. Two things I really like is Egypt and Greece. If the mummy are real than wow just amazing to see for the first time.

Amazing hidden gem

Excellent collection of ancient (south) American, Greek, Roman artefacts. A nice Indian (India) exhibit too. Wear comfortable shoes, the floor is hard on feet and knees and there are very few benches to sit. Third floor had visiting exhibits and coffee shop (closed when We visited). Plenty of restaurants close by. Admission price is reasonable for such a collection and spent an enjoyable day there.

Incredible! Small venue, great docents. Just the right size to tackle in a few hours to get your museum fix!

In Ashton to a fabulous antiquities collecting, the MCCM has a wonderful concert venue overlooking the Emory quaddrangle.

A lovely way to spend a hour or two, and emory eateries are a 5 or 10 min walk from museum parking. Our favorite art piece is actually tucked in the woods behind the back entrance and free to see. 4 stars instead of five because the ticket prices are a little high...

We always love our visits to this museum. This is our favorite museum in Atlanta and a hidden treasure. Make sure you pick up the free exhibit cards for children.

Lovely museum, lots of antiquities from many places. Definitely worth a visit.

Really nice place

Beautiful museum and location. We loved the permanent exhibits (Egypt and South America) but couldnt get excited about the Allegory and Faith exhibit. Great place for home schoolers.

Lots of artifacts. Modern. Inexpensive

Great place! Our guide was knowledgeable and able to answer questions! Affordable too.

Fantastic little museum! They have some really great pieces and the best collection of mummies/ancient Egyptian art Ive ever seen!

Very informative museum to visit. Had a good time looking at all the relics, and amazed at how far civilization has come.

Neat display of art, particularly American (in the sense of the word).

A superior collection in a small, walkable space. You dont feel like youll miss anything like you do with huge museums. Just really excellent. I love that you can get up close to the Egyptian artifacts. Ive brought my daughter and my students here and everyone comes away amazed. Quality gift shop too!

What a gem of a museum! They have artifacts from very early civilizations in South, Central, and North America, which is always really interesting to me. I liked that there were benches in front of some exhibits so you could sit and take it all in. I was certainly not expecting to see ancient Egyptian art, so that was a pleasant surprise. You can opt for an audiotour or amble through at your own pace. Very quiet, very impressive!

Very interesting visit even though I was surprised with the visit here havent been to museum since my childhood

Beautiful museum. The Native American and Egyptian exhibits are stellar. Spent about 2-3 hours here for a $8 admission which has been well worth it. The only disappointment was that they removed the crocodile artifacts. Only con is they need better signage to locate the museum.

The mummies were awesome! Great place to spend a few hours.

Not as large as some other museums, but very well put together. Very easy to lose several hours here and I always keep an eye out for interesting lectures that they host.

Wonderful museum; the artifacts are priceless and very intriguing. I even went on a guided tour, which was also informative.Since the museum is apart of Emory, I got to go outside and eat on the campus itself. Its beautiful there, inside and out.

Went for free using a library pass. Its an interesting museum if you consider its size and location (its inside Emorys campus). I wouldnt pay to go.

This museum is a hidden Gem. For such a small museum and cheap entrance fees, they have an impressive array of ancient artifacts.

My ALAS event.Nice place, but androids can get any reception

As college museums go this has a lot to offer in a small space. Strong mesoamerican pottery collection

I had never heard of the Carlos Museum before last week. Didnt expect much when we took our 9 y.o. son and 11 y.o. daughter this weekend, but boy were we in for a treat! The kids absolutely ate it up, and the only complaint from the adults is that we didnt get to spend enough time with the museums world-class Roman, Greek, and Egyptian artifacts. The Americas exhibit was offline when we went due to a moisture issue, but it was still a 5-star experience. Our dosent-guided tour was fascinating, and the bookstore rocked too. We will definitely be going back. Highly recommend it!!

I actually work for Emory university and I love seeing kids from the Clifton school stop by to see all of the artifacts the museum offers.

One of the best museums Ive been to. Was really happy.

As a museum guide in the US, the Carlos is among my favorite museums! Its small, very rich with resources and family/school activities, and a warm and welcoming place. Their map of ancient Egypt is unparalleled, you actually can understand upper and lower Egypt

Off the beaten path on Emory’s campus. Totally worth it to see the South American and Egyptian collection.

Amazing experience for a smaller size museum. The building is as beautiful inside as it is outside.

8 and 6 year old enjoyed as well as the wife and I... 4 year old not so much... not very many artifacts but still worth looking at. Actually have mummified artifacts. Nice!!!!

A bit underehelming, but the mummies were so neat!!

The collection is lighted appropriately and clearly labeled, and the artifacts are world class and among the best I’ve seen anywhere. Absolutely incredible. I wish the parking was either closer or less expensive but I’m sure that is a university policy and little to do with the museum itself. Staff was polite. This was the highlight of my visit to Atlanta and I had never even heard of it

A relatively small museum with a great collection. Always a fascinating trip. Not particularly interactive, so perhaps not the best for small children, but as an adult I love it.

Hospitality, wonder, and mind expanding exhibits. Parking 2 hours=$5

This wonderful museum seems quite small but the maze of rooms goes on and on. Each are filled with a stunning variety of objects expertly displayed and catalogued. Almost all items on display are artifacts (I didnt see any paintings) with the main attractions being Greek, Roman, and Egyptian. There is also an impressively large display of central and South American pottery, many with human and animal faces. Overall a highly recommended place Id visit again.

This is a hidden gem. Amazing real artifacts. Fascinating Egyptian mummies. Well worth the price of admission. Dont forget their little cafe on the 3rd floor, I believe

This was such an amazing museum. A professor of mine went to Emory and talked about this museum all the time. Im so glad I finally made it! The layout was ideal for seeing everything and the displays looked perfect.

Much more extensive museum than anticipated. The museum had a world wide selections if exhibits covering 10,000 years of human culture.

We participated in a lantern parade preparation workshop and it was great! Fun and professional:)

My wife and I accompanied our granddaughters gifted class fieldtrip today and had an amazing time! The artifacts were well displayed and labeled but the highlight was having Marjorie Ingram as our guide. Her knowledge and expertise made for a very enlightening experience. We will definitely be returning with the rest of our family in the near future and would love to have Marjorie as our guide again.Ed & Becky Vazquez, Bethlehem GA

Beautiful and impressive collection on Egyptian art and mummies. Really enjoyed this museum.

Hidden gem. Great historical items.You can walk around on your own with a recorded tour or if you have a group you can have a guide.

A unique opportunity to see things that will definitely peak your interest,(architecture, ancient relics/civilization) the museum will give deeper meaning to things most people misunderstand. if you go to this museum or any museum its a must you get the virtual tour guide. The museum employees are helpful and will give you insight on things in the area. Keep up the great work!

It was a nice experience. Inexpensive the children loved it. My grands were 7 and 9

Amazingly good museum! World-class collection of Greek and Roman ancient art. A small collection, but carefully hand-picked gems. I spent most of my time looking at the classical collection, but the Pre-Columbian and Egyptian pieces were also excellent, as was the special exhibition of contemporary painting. If you’re visiting Atlanta, don’t miss it! It’s a bit of a hike, but well worth the trouble.

Very educational place to visit. I recommend

They need more exhibits but nice place to go to

Really fun exhibits to explore! I love how the exhibits take you throughout the world and throughout time. I got to explore some art that I had never even seen before. Really great!

Maybe the MCCM isn’t as big as some museums, but it is a jewel!! A perfectly cut and polished diamond!! I was there yesterday. I was there once before and saw Ramses I before he went home. I was short on time so my goal was the see the Divine Feline exhibit and to revisit the permanent collection. I’ll see the rest of the museum next time. The Divine Feline exhibit, from the Brooklyn Museum was extremely good; well chosen pieces, displayed magnificently!The permanent collection was indescribably awesome; beautifully laid out, well lighted, and worth a trip to Atlanta! I was able to observe two docents, each with a group of school children. Their knowledge of Ancient Egypt, and of the collection was impeccable!!All the people working there that I came into contact with were so kind, polite, friendly, helpful!! I especially enjoyed meeting Brent in the bookstore/gift shop!!

Great Museum, to much to see. $800 admin. fee

Was there for a gala dinner. Wonderful venue. The artwork I saw was beautiful.

My daughter and I went here on a weekday. We really enjoyed ourselves.

Beautiful! Always a pleasant experience.

We went free with a library pass. They have an excellent take home guide for the kids and the kids loved seeing real mummies. There are not a lot of hands on stuff for the kids to do however. The grownups enjoyed everything as well. The bookstore is great too.

Ms.Pam Rivers gave us a great experience there. I recommend anybody to take their family

Great adventure, just wished that the headphone system had been working. I was sitting in a wheelchair and found most of the Museum wheelchair friendly.

Interesting exhibits and the book store has excellent finds!

Great ancient history museum! Ive gone to this museum for years and everytime Im amazed at the extent of artifacts they have. If youre looking to get up close and personal with some ancient Egypt mummies, Greek statues, Roman bone boxes, or Mayan pottery this is the museum for you. They also always have an interesting rotating presentation

Neat little museum, I am fascinated and drawn to the Egyptian culture and there egypt section is very nice and got some near artifacts and mummies.

Great collection of really old stuff

Nice little place! Lot of stuff to to see from all over the world

Our homeschool family enjoys visiting this museum every few years. This year the featured exhibit was Cats. We went on a Friday in October. It was very crowded with school groups. The docent assigned to our tour was nice, but he had a very heavy accent and unfortunately the children could not understand about 75% of what he said.

This is great Museum located at Emory University.

Second time there. Great. I visit every time I am in Atlanta. Alwsys stimulating always refreshing.