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Cyclorama Museum
Nowhere can the true drama of the Civil War battle of Atlanta be more
appreciated than at the Cyclorama. The thrilling Cyclorama allows visitors
to step back to July 22, 1864 and experience the Battle of Atlanta. The
heroism of soldiers fighting bravely for causes they believed in is brilliantly
portrayed as the painting, foreground figures, music and narrative combine
to astonish the visitor.
The Atlanta Cyclorama has been on display in Atlanta since 1893. It is
the longest running show in the United States. A cyclorama is a large
cylindrical painting. It is theater-in-the-round. First developed in
the late 1700s, cycloramas saw resurgence in popularity following the
American Civil War and the Franco-Prussian War. The triumphant parties
commissioned stirring portrayals of the climactic battles. General John
A Logan of the Union army commissioned 11 German artists to paint the
?Battle of Atlanta. When completed in 1886 it was 50 feet high, 400 feet
long, and weighed over 9,000 pounds. Due to years of moving around the
country and extensive repairs, today it measures 42? x 358. It is still
the largest oil painting in the world. George V. Gress, an Atlanta businessman,
donated the Cyclorama to the City of Atlanta in 1898.
In 1921 The Cyclorama moved to its current home in Grant Park. A diorama
was added in 1936. This foreground provides a three-dimensional quality,
blending perfectly with the painting. It was in 1979 that the City of
Atlanta decided to shut down the Cyclorama for a two-year period to repair
the painting and update the museum and theater.
The centerpiece of the museum is the locomotive TEXAS. It was on April
12, 1862 that the Texas chased and recaptured the locomotive General
stolen by Union raiders led by James J. Andrews. Following the war
The Texas remained in service until 1908. It was moved to Grant Park
in 1911 and into The Cyclorama in 1927.
In addition to the Texas there are two floors of displays of Civil War
artifacts, weapons, photographs, uniforms and videos. A touch screen
computer system details the war day-by-day. Other videos highlight the
restoration of the Cyclorama and recount period history.
Cyclorama Admission Rate (subject to change):
Adults (13-59): $7.00
Seniors: $6.00 (Age 60 and above)
Children (ages 6-12): $5.00
Children under 6 admitted free.
Located in historic Grant Park, next to the Zoo.
800 Cherokee Ave. S.E. Atlanta, GA 30315
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