A living museum of a people come and gone
The Charles H. Nash Archaeological Museum at Chucalissa is a living museum; a breathing memory of a people long gone and a way of life carefully reconstructed.

A portal to the past, Chucalissa village has been recreated in detail, complete with life-sized reenactments that forever capture an ancient snapshot of day-to-day existence. The village is built on the actual archaeological site of the 15th century village. Over the years, the site has yielded many of Chucalissa's treasures and secrets. To this day, it remains as one of the most important archaeological sites for Native American culture in the country, and has been designated a National Historic Landmark by the Department of Interior.

The museum has a close connection to the Choctaw Nation, and is a part of The University of Memphis. Lectures, archaeological seminars and the continuing use of the site for Native American gatherings and ceremonials give the museum an authenticity few can match. As a unit of The University of Memphis, the Charles H. Nash Museum is a valuable learning center for students, academics and the instinctively curious alike.

But our most important supporters are people like you, individuals of compassion who do not wish to see the sun set on this extraordinary educational site. Your funds – your effort – ensures that the vanished people of Chucalissa maintain a valuable place in history. If you would like to become a member of the Friends of Chucalissa or make a donation, please click on the "Become a Friend" link below.


Museum Hours
Tuesday – Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Sunday, 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The C.H. Nash Archaeological Museum is closed on Mondays and most major holidays.

Museum Admission
Children 4 to 11 years: $3
Ages 12 to 59: $5
Seniors: $3
Children under 4: Free
Special group rates are available. Please consult the Director for details.

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