A tucked-away academic café where students and visitors blend.

Tell us your story/detailed overview

The Michael C. Carlos Museum celebrates world cultures and the peoples for whom they belong. Set in the heart of Emory’s Atlanta campus, the Michael C. Carlos Museum is a dynamic, interdisciplinary center for the study of art and culture, with collections from Africa; ancient Egypt, Nubia, and the Near East; ancient Greece and Rome; the Indigenous Americas; and South Asia; as well as American and European Works on Paper. Through our permanent collections, engaging special exhibitions, and innovative programs for audiences of all ages, the Carlos Museum connects the past with the present and the campus with the community. The museum is committed to emphasizing diverse voices, perspectives, and disciplines.

When open (hrs.)

Monday, Closed Tuesday–Friday, 10 AM–5 PM

Need To Know/Community Rules

Thanks to a partnership between the Michael C. Carlos Museum and the Georgia Public Library service, Georgia families have the opportunity to visit the museum for free with the Family Pass. Individuals and families with a valid Georgia library card may check the Family Pass out from almost 400 participating libraries across all 159 Georgia counties. The Family Pass admits six guests for free. All others will be required to pay a fee ($10) for admission. Fika moments: https://carlos.emory.edu/calendar FAQ: https://carlos.emory.edu/faq-visitors