Chucalissa Archaeological Museum
Type: History Museums, Museums
10Best Says
Chucalissa is Choctaw for "abandoned house," and at this museum visitors can see reconstructed houses dating from the 15th century AD - but the real attraction is the live archeological site, used as... Read More
Chucalissa is Choctaw for "abandoned house," and at this museum visitors can see reconstructed houses dating from the 15th century AD - but the real attraction is the live archeological site, used as a lab for training archaeologists as well as a museum to educate about the early lives of Native Americans.
A reconstructed village and other historic artifacts create a tableau for visitors. The museum itself was founded in the late 1950s following a discovery of a Mississippian (AD 1000 - 1500) mound complex; it explores the prehistory of the Mid-South, contemporary Southeastern Native Americans, and the African American cultural heritage of the Chucalissa site.
Hours:
- Mon-Sat: 9am-5pm
- Sun: 1pm-5pm
Admissions:
- Adult $5, Senior (60+) / Child (4-11) $3
EXPERT TIPS BY:
Sally Walker Davies
Memphis Local Expert
- Museums, Historic Sites: "Chucalissa includes trails and open areas for picnicking on the Chickasaw Bluffs, with a view of the Mississippi."
- Best for Museums Because: Chucalissa is the most important archeological site in the city of Memphis.
- Best for Historic Sites Because: Chucalissa gives a fascinating and in-depth look at the area's ancient past.
