C.H. Nash Chucalissa Archaeological Museum at the University of Memphis
Neighborhood: Graceland/Airport
Phone: +1 901 785 3160
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Stroll through a recreated 15th century Native American village, watch craftspeople make everyday objects from a bygone era and see an actual archaeological dig in progress. Chucalissa is based on an excavation that has revealed much about the lives of the peoples occupying the area on the banks of the Mississippi River for the past 10,000 years. Run by the University of Memphis, this park and museum offer an excellent introduction to the culture of the area's indigenous peoples. See website for particulars.
Tu-Sa 9a-5p, Su 1p-5p
10,000 Years of Life in Memphis
Neighborhood: Graceland/Airport
Phone: +1 901 785 3160
Website | Map | add to Travel Bag (NEW)
Stroll through a recreated 15th century Native American village, watch craftspeople make everyday objects from a bygone era and see an actual archaeological dig in progress. Chucalissa is based on an excavation that has revealed much about the lives of the peoples occupying the area on the banks of the Mississippi River for the past 10,000 years. Run by the University of Memphis, this park and museum offer an excellent introduction to the culture of the area's indigenous peoples. See website for particulars.
Tu-Sa 9a-5p, Su 1p-5p
Reviews
Very disappointing
Both my husband and I went here as children in the 70's and loved it. However, we took our 6 yr ...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from memphis area on Jan 14 2008
great place
i am from memphis and i remember going to chuckalissa when i was in elementary school im 31 years ol...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from memphis tn on Mar 11 2006
A time of transition
The C.H.Nash Archaeological Museum and Chucalissa are undergoing a change in exhibition and interpre...
Reviewed by:A Yahoo! Contributor from Saint Louis, MO on May 15 2005
