Michael C. Carlos Museum, Art museum at Emory University, Atlanta, United States
The Michael C. Carlos Museum is an art museum on Emory University's campus in Atlanta that displays a broad collection of works from ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Near East, Africa, and the Americas. The exhibitions are housed in a modern building that allows a systematic view of different civilizations and their artistic expressions.
The museum's origins trace back to 1876 when the Emory College Museum was founded in Oxford, Georgia. After relocating to Atlanta in 1919, it gradually became a comprehensive collection of artworks from various ancient cultures.
The museum hosts regular talks, workshops, and performances that make it a gathering place for art lovers. Visitors can engage with lectures and special programs that deepen understanding of ancient cultures and their artistic traditions.
The museum is located on a university campus, so visitors should expect campus-style parking and orientation. There are learning and study areas that can be explored during a visit, with each section offering a different historical and cultural perspective.
The museum received a significant collection of 145 Egyptian artifacts from Canada in 1999, including decorated coffins and mummies. These objects now form the core of the Egyptian collection and show how international acquisitions shaped the institution.
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