It was an experience.Very overpriced. Interesting for a bit, but mostly for the oddness factor.
Lets see how you are doing at 123 years old and compare...the attraction is closing on 31st October this year apparently so be quick to catch it if 19th century religious oil painted dioramas are your thing. It is fundamentally analogue from the tape cassettes powering the narration to the mechanical lamp that grinds round the painting spotlighting different scenes in time with the commentary. The painting itself is beautiful and detailed, you will have your own view on the subject matter. No photographs ! $13 entry plus $2 for binoculars is overpriced but a nice unhurried offline experience in an age gone digital.
It was definitely interesting for about a minute, and a unique experience. However, like others have said, it's underwhelming, outdated and far too overpriced for what it was.
The painting/art work is impressive, considering it was created in 1895. The building needs updating, the sound could be better, a bit expensive for what you get. Also felt that the narrative was all about the painting and the artists, when it could have been more biblical and historical about the city of Jerusalem. I felt that the people running the place are not keeping with times, this could be an amazing experience if updated and more time spent on the narrative. To the management, check out the bible museum in Washington, creation museum and the ark encounter in Kentucky USA, these are all great examples of how history and the bible can be brought to life and more engaging for this era.
Rather pricey tourist trap that has definitely seen better days. Call it a unique piece of pop religion, call it kitsch either way it's a unique experience, the kind you won't find outside Quebec.The painting itself (while faded somewhat) is massive and the work is of high quality. One neat factoid: the Cyclorama has been on display since 1895, meaning it predates the current incarnation of the famous basilica next door (which was only constructed in 1922).
Cyclorama de Jérusalem is a Canadian Museum based in Beaupré, Quebec. Cyclorama de Jérusalem is located at 8 Rue du Sanctuaire, Sainte-Anne-de-Beaupré, QC G0A 3C0, Canada.
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