Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum

Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum

The painting that makes up the cyclorama is the largest oil painting in the world. If it were flattened, it would measure 42 feet high by 358 feet long.

Visitors view the cylindrical painting from the inside, entering through an entrance in the floor. After being seated, the central cylinder rotates slowly affording a view of the entire painting.

The painting depicts fierce fighting during the Civil War as Confederate defenders of Atlanta unsuccessfully counterattacked the Union army on July 22, 1864.

The building also houses a museum which displays pictures and artifacts from the Civil War.

Before viewing the painting, visitors are shown a short film about the Atlanta Campaign, narrated by James Earl Jones.

Location

Grant Park
Atlanta, Fulton County
Georgia, USA

Getting There

You can get to the Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum by car, bus or train. If you're driving, you can take exit 59A off of I-20 and follow the signs to the park. There is a parking lot available at the museum.

If you prefer to use public transportation, you can take the MARTA bus route 32 or route 34 to the park. You can also take the MARTA train to the East Atlanta station and then transfer to bus route 34. The museum is located about a 10-minute walk from the bus stop.

Additionally, if you are visiting downtown Atlanta, you can take the Atlanta Streetcar to the King Historic District station and then transfer to bus route 32.

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