C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa

C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa

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The C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa, operated by the University of Memphis. The mission of the C.H.

Nash Museum at Chucalissa, a division of the University of Memphis, is to protect and interpret the Chucalissa archaeological site’s cultural and natural environments, and to provide the University Community and the public with exceptional educational, participatory, and research opportunities on the landscape’s past and present Native American and traditional cultures.

Photos from C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa's post 05/30/2026

We're so lucky to work closely with T.O. Fuller State Park! Check out their events for kids, families, and adults in the upcoming weeks!

04/25/2026

Next weekend!

Join the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology for our annual Family Day, Saturday May 2nd at the Art Museum of the University of Memphis from 11am-2pm!

Activities for everyone, from kids to adults and folks in-between. Bring your family or take a fun break from finals.

Learn to write your name in hieroglyphs, make an Egyptian amulet, learn how to sort and record pottery like an archaeologist, and many more hands-on activities! There will be plenty of Egyptologists on hand-- so bring your questions!

04/11/2026

Shelly Bell of the MCBI has made this one-of-a-kind beaded ornament, showcasing amazing craftsmanship and the U of M logo! Tomorrow at Chucalissa we'll hold a raffle open to University of Memphis staff, faculty, student volunteers and alumni. The winner will get to take this incredible object home!

Photos from C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa's post 04/11/2026

Join us tomorrow! Food, beadwork, and limited number of special event tshirts.

9-5pm April 11th
Admission $5

1987 Indian Village Dr.
Memphis, TN 38109

Photos from C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa's post 04/11/2026

We're almost there! Join us at Chucalissa tomorrow for a full day of activities--a stickball tournament, dance, storytelling, and demonstrations! Food and crafts for sale, and a few surprises!

Photos from Southwind Garden Club's post 04/08/2026

Thank you so much to the Southwind Garden Club! Chucalissa is looking beautiful this spring. Come see at our event this coming Saturday, April 11!

03/23/2026

Many of you are already excited about our upcoming event, but if you haven't heard after over a decade, Chucalissa is thrilled to announce a FESTIVAL event sponsored by the Tennessee Choctaw Development Club!

Saturday April 11, 2026
9:00am - 5:00pm

$5 Admission Fee
Free for children under 4

Photos from Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians's post 03/17/2026
02/06/2026

The museum will be open today. The driveway will likely remain covered in some residual sleet until later Friday afternoon. Please use caution if you are going to visit!

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1987 Indian Village Drive
Memphis, TN
38109

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm
Saturday 9am - 4:30pm