Atlanta Cyclorama and Civil War Museum

For a one of a kind visit to a civil war museum and so much more, plan a trip to the Atlanta Cyclorama & Civil War Museum.

This attraction has not only entertained thousands, but surprised many with what it has to offer.

The Cyclorama has to be seen to be believed, but that is not all that is there. Visitors also get a chance to observe many Civil War artifacts as well as seeing a steam locomotive from the 1860's. Home to the largest painting in the world, the Cyclorama is not to be missed by tourists to this city in Georgia. With it being known as one of the "Must Visit" spot by many other tourists, it is just another place where you will find it in your travel itinerary if you are to visit Atlanta.

Situated in Grant Park, which is also another closely related travel location apart from the cyclorama, the Civil War Museum itself houses this 42 feet tall panoramic painting that spans the entire Cyclorama as long as 358 feet long. The painting about the memorable Battle of Atlanta brings you all the way back to the year 1864 during the American Civil War, with its realistic artwork and presentation one can just feel that he or she is right in the middle of the battle itself.

The painting which was previously restored in the 80's, weighs in at 900 pounds total and the lifelike three dimensional presentation of the war is accompanied by music and sound effects. The Battle of Atlanta can also be experienced from a revolving platform that seats 184 visitors via a 14 minute film narrated by the legendary James Earl Jones.

Apart from the movie and painting itself, one can visit the Civil War Museum and feast their eyes on the war artifacts collected over time. This includes weapons, tools, photographs and also clothing and uniforms during the American Civil War. Visitors can take advantage on the touch screens to find out more about the war itself and also information about the Cyclorama's history and restoration process.

Last but not least the Cyclorama houses the Texas, which is the popular steam locomotive of 1982's Great Locomotive Chase. Visitors get to view this great artifact as a centerpiece of the Cyclorama and Civil War Museum. Information about the Great Locomotive Chase is also displayed.

Visitors can find a bookstore that offers a wide selection of the Civil War books and items in the museum. Apart from visiting the Cyclorama and Civil War Museum, visitors can also pay a visit to the Historic Grant Park and also the Zoo Atlanta which is just nearby each other. The Cyclorama and Civil War Museum opens at 9 in the morning and closes at 4.30 in the evening except for Monday. Parking is free with admission and one can easily find the Cyclorama and Civil War Museum along Cherokee Ave.