The Cyclorama at Boston Center for the Arts

There is no building quite like the Cyclorama at Boston Center for the Arts.

Here’s what you might not know: 

Buckminister Fuller’s iconic industrial ceiling grid was originally installed for Judy Chicago’s “Dinner Party.” Constructed in 1884, the Cyclo was originally created to house a painting: Paul Dominique Philippoteaux’s panoramic depiction of The Battle of Gettysburg. After that, the building hosted everything from boxing to roller polo and bicycle riding (in the 2000s it would be used as a pop-up skate park). In 1923, the Cyclorama housed the Boston Flower Exchange before becoming the official home of Boston Center for the Arts.

With its skylight and awe-inspiring copper dome—second in size only to that of the U.S. Capitol—the Cyclorama has set the stage for Boston’s most memorable events.

As a flexible, multi-use venue available year-round, the Cyclorama hosts major corporations, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for conferences, galas, trade shows, and weddings. A few examples: three editions of Boston Art Book Fair, a full-length opera, and a site-specific installation by Nick Cave.

With its sweeping architectural grandeur, large open platform, and devil-may-care atmosphere, the Cyclorama is a canvas primed for your desire.

Capacity: Up to 500 for a seated dinner, 700 for theatre style seating, and 1,000 standing.