Set on Emory University’s main campus in the historic quadrangle, the Michael C. Carlos Museum is an art museum with one of the most extensive ancient art collections in the Southeast. The vast array includes more than 16,000 works, including objects from ancient Egypt, Africa, the Near East, Greece, Rome, and the ancient Americas, all of which are housed in a striking Michael Graves-designed building. In addition to housing superb permanent and temporary exhibitions, the museum provides an array of educational programs, such as lectures, workshops, symposia, and performances throughout the year. The Carlos Museum also operates a conservation center and a teaching laboratory and publishes scholarly catalogs.
571 South Kilgo Cir NE, Atlanta, GA 30322, Phone: 404-727-4282