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Michael C. Carlos Museum
571 South Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30322
+1 404 727 4282
site: Michael C. Carlos Museum
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Showcasing ancient Egyptian art, this 45,000-square foot (4180-square meter) museum is a brilliant addition to Atlanta's cultural landscape. Affiliated with Emory University, the museum's permanent collection of over 15,000 objects spans an historical stretch of nearly 9000 years, from the prehistoric cultures of the 7th Century BCE to the 20th Century. The museum also sponsors many special exhibitions, lectures, films, and workshops. Visit Cafe Antico for daily gourmet lunches in a dramatic setting. Admission is free, but a donation is suggested (strongly).

Credit Cards Accepted

none accepted

Directions

MARTA: Bus no. 6 Emory from Candler Park station or Lindbergh station, or bus no. 36 N. Decatur from Avondale station or Arts Center station

Area

Near the intersection of Oxford and N. Decatur rds. on the Main Quadrangle of the Emory campus

Parking

Parking can be difficult on the Emory campus. Paid visitor parking is available in the Fishburne Parking Deck and at the B. Jones Center lot. After 6pm, free parking is available in any space on campus not marked by an orange PARK or handicap sign

Hours

Tu-Sa 10a-5p, Su noon-5p

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