I first went to this museum when I was in college as a class assignment and then went back several times later just because. This was a great place to visit. More

We return to the Carlos Museum each time we visit Emory. The collection is wonderful. Both the Egyptian collection and the pre- Columbian artifacts are wonderful. More

This museum is not overwhelming or so vast as to send whiny shivers from the young. Fun, interactive, small with an amazing gift shop and cafe. What else could you ask for? More

The Carlos museum is a one-of-a-kind place for not only Emory University but Atlanta as well. In a town full of great museums, this one stands out for its exhibits on ancient Egypt. But, also, the focus on other cultures and time periods is wonderful. After your visit, you can also stroll through the beautiful Emory campus and then grab... More

We recently visited this museum for the first time...and, I have to say: one of my FAVORITE museum expereinces ever! The Michael C Carlos Museum is moderately sized, but just PACKED with an amazing collection of art, jewelry, tools, weapons and other everyday items from ancient cultures around the world. Loved the mummy collection...amazing... We took a group of nine-year... More

The Carlos Museum is a gem of a museum on the Emory University campus. They have a great Egyptian and antiquities collection, small but thorough and their egyptian collection is one of the best I've seen. On the top floor they also have a nice little cafe restaurant, a great place for food and culture over lunch. More

This museum has so many cool thins from all over the world and many time periods. I was surprised and after four hours we still hadn't seen everything. I'm coming back to this...and the mummies are incredible!! You feel like they let you come in to tomb. Wish I had known about it earlier! More

The Michael Carlos is a beautiful gem located just a few miles from midtown on the Emory Campus. If you are a history lover you will certainly enjoy this museum. It has a nice collection of Greek and Roman pieces (red and black figure vases, sculptures, a sarcophagus, etc), an excellent Egyptian collection (they were the ones who discovered that... More

The Michael C. Carlos Museum's current exhibit -Mandala: Sacred Circle in Tibetan Buddhism - is outstanding - and is only in town til April 15, 2012. Mandalas - paintings, sculptures, and an animated 3 dimensional view of the mandala as a castle (done by Cornell University computer scientists) are a complete WOW. (In a sacred and reverent way, of course.)... More