Michael C Carlos Museum
Last updated 3.31.09
What People Are Saying About Michael C Carlos Museum
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Overview – Situated on the Emory University campus in a space designed by renowned architect Michael Graves, the museum specializes in ancient art. Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, sub-Saharan Africa and the ancient Americas are the source of 15,000 artifacts spanning roughly 9,000 years of human history, from the seventh millennium B.C. to the 20th century. Jewel-like small galleries hold excerpts from the museum's permanent collections, while the multi-chambered main gallery hosts a world of exceptional temporary exhibitions. – – The Facts – After the…
08/28/02
Greek is great
by bwescoa at Citysearch
Fine range of works from the greek Bronze Age through the roman period; well displayed and documented; not overwhelming and great for teaching.
08/24/02
Fabulous
by pbostrom at Citysearch
The staff and ambience was wonderful. The experience was a educational and informative. Thank you.
08/14/02
Extreme Pleasure
by emlydgrammy at Citysearch
An afternoon at the Carlos Museum takes you out of your original mindset and provides extreme pleasure in the ageless wonders of the world.
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The Extras:
Drop into the outstanding bookshop; it carries a good selection of art, art history, children's books and gift items.
Parking:
If you park at the Peavine deck, walk past the tennis courts and go right. Once you pass the circle, make another right and walk up the steps onto the quad. During the week, take Shuttle "D" from the deck; it runs every 10 minutes.
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