General Info

Established in 1876, the Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University collects, preserves, exhibits and interprets art and artifacts. The museum offers educational opportunities through lectures, gallery talks, performances and studio workshops. It additionally has a bookshop that provides books, jewelry, cards, music cassettes and other gift items. The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University is available on rental basis for wedding receptions, corporate meetings and celebrations. The museum operates a teaching laboratory and conservation center, as well as publishes scholarly catalogs. It has a collection of Ancient Egyptian, Near Eastern, Ancient American, African and Asian art, as well as works on paper. The Michael C. Carlos Museum of Emory University visitors include writers, performers, artists, students, lecturers and scholars. The museum maintains a location in Atlanta.