C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa

C.H. Nash Museum at Chucalissa 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.

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

Next weekend!Join the Institute of Egyptian Art and Archaeology for our annual Family Day, Saturday May 2nd at the Art M...
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!

Shelly Bell of the MCBI has made this one-of-a-kind beaded ornament, showcasing amazing craftsmanship and the U of M log...
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!

Join us tomorrow! Food, beadwork, and limited number of special event tshirts.9-5pm April 11thAdmission $51987 Indian Vi...
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

We're almost there! Join us at Chucalissa tomorrow for a full day of activities--a stickball tournament, dance, storytel...
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!

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

Many of you are already excited about our upcoming event, but if you haven't heard after over a decade, Chucalissa is th...
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

03/17/2026
Come join Chucalissa and our friends at the TN Delta Alliance next Saturday for an invasive plant removal work day! Sign...
02/14/2026

Come join Chucalissa and our friends at the TN Delta Alliance next Saturday for an invasive plant removal work day! Sign up link and info here:

Volunteer signup sheet

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!

Address

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

Telephone

+19016785381

Website

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