Great museum with displays of many areas of archeology and cultures. Special exhibits are frequent... read more
After reading previous reviews, my husband and I visited the museum last Sunday. Apparently, this... read more
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Great museum with displays of many areas of archeology and cultures. Special exhibits are frequent and good. Indian paper art was this small special along with a large cats in antiquity exhibit. Has one of the better Egyptian mummy and artifact ehibits. Many small rooms...More
After reading previous reviews, my husband and I visited the museum last Sunday. Apparently, this was a “free” admission day. Also there apparently was a Groupon in force on audio guides. The museum was stuffy and very crowded. I had read reviews extolling the virtues...More
Filled with examples of the best artifacts from the ancient Americas and Europe, it’s hard to believe this gem exists in Atlanta. It is well curated although the layout of the building can make it difficult to navigate on busy days. The top floor includes...More
Emory University's Michael Graves designed, little cabinet gem of a museum with a well presented gallery of Grecian, Roman, Egyptian, African and Asian treasures. Currently presenting Divine Felines: Cats of Ancient Egypt, a collaborative exhibit with the Brooklyn Museum (NY) through mid November 2018. Modest...More
I didn't expect this museum but I was pleased with running into it. It has a sizable collection of things of Egyptian, Roman, and Greek origins, and, to a smaller degree, from Central and South America. For those of you who expect a free museum...More
We've planned to go here forever, and last week I found a Groupon for it. So we went this week to take the audio tour. It was fabulous! My teen learned a lot, and really enjoyed seeing ancient artworks from the Americas, India, Greece and...More
This little museum houses a permanent collection of ancient Egyptian art worth the visit. Besides the collection, the museum offers lectures, films, workshops and special programs for children. Last time we visited, we took advantage of a free admission day, had a lovely and very...More
The M.C.C museum is such an amazing archive. It is truly a plethora of hidden gems. I felt transported back in time viewing the Egyptian mummies, seeing Judean earthenware, and viewing the African craftsmanship. Although I didn't get to tour the entire museum, I do...More
I have visited this museum in the past, but today used the audio tour for the first time. Since I know little about the ancient world, the audio tour helped my understanding of what I was viewing. Highly recommend the audio tour. Asked the guards...More
Visited here to get extra credit for my AP Art History class. The museum is small and well done. They have art from all over the world and they had a really cool special exhibit when I visited. We parked and walked about 5 minutes...More
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