We recommend Ebrik Coffee Room on Level Three for coffee, snacks, and pastries. On-campus options include the Cox Hall food court, Kaldi’s at the Depot, and Highland Bakery at Goizueta Business School. In Emory Village, a short walk from campus, you’ll find Wagaya, Baker Dude, Dave’s Cosmic Subs, Falafel King, Chipotle Mexican Grill, and Cava, among other choices. If you don’t mind a short drive, you can also try Emory Point, which offers The General Muir, Marlow’s Tavern, and Aladdin’s Mediterranean Grill, among other choices.
Over time, light can damage artwork, so we keep the lights dim for preservation purposes.
To ensure the safety of the artwork, the museum closely monitors environmental conditions. A cool temperature helps preserve the artwork.
Repeated handling of artwork can cause damage such as staining, corrosion, abrasion, surface loss, or breakage.
The museum asks that backpacks and all large bags are checked at the information desk to ensure the safety of the artwork.
Yes, sketching with pencil is permitted in the galleries.
In addition to scheduled programming, the museum offers SmARTy Packs, available to borrow from the information desk, that are filled with activities that families can do together in the galleries and fun Family Guides to the collection that kids can take home with them.
You may find information about some items in our online database. If you need additional information or are interested in publishing images of our collection, please contact mccm.collections.services@emory.edu.
Our curators are occasionally able to offer information about items. The Carlos Museum cannot authenticate or offer valuations. We recommend you consult a certified appraiser.
Michael C. Carlos was an Atlanta businessman and philanthropist. He was the chairman of the board and CEO of National Distributing Company, Inc. until his death in 2002.
Many of our lectures and programs are recorded and available on our YouTube channel.
Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. For more information, contact the director of communications at 404-727-6117 or emily.knight@emory.edu.
Non-flash photography is permitted in the permanent collection galleries. No photography of temporary exhibitions is permitted.
Use this form to make a request.
The museum recruits new docents on a yearly basis; to learn more, contact Kris Allen at kristopher.allen@emory.edu, or 404-727-3187.