Recently at the Biltmore Estate in Asheville, North Carolina—the largest private residence ever built in America and very castle-like—Downton Abbey: The Exhibition is now on display in Atlanta, specifically at Perimeter Pointe in Sandy Springs, but only through January 2022.
If you're a fan of the award-winning, highly-acclaimed television show, Downton Abbey, and/or the blockbuster movie, this is an exhibition not to be missed. There is much more here than I had expected and it's all wholly delightful!
Downton Abbey - The Exhibition | Photo by Travis Swann Taylor |
Downton Abbey - The Exhibition | Photo by Travis Swann Taylor |
Downton Abbey - The Exhibition | Photo by Travis Swann Taylor |
While the more-than-50 costumes are a significant draw, the Kitchen is a fan-favorite, as well. It's one of the backgrounds you can choose for your keepsake photo, too—the one we chose. As big a foodie as I am, of course I love this room!
We noticed that there are no chairs at the heads of the table. Evidently, during that time the heads of the household sat in the middle chairs on the long sides of the table with the highest-ranking guests next to them.
Downton Abbey - The Exhibition | Photo by Travis Swann Taylor |
The first gallery in the Exhibition features highlights of many characters in th show along with props including clothing, jewelry, books, documents, letters, and so much more! Hopefully most of the display drawers will be pulled out, but be sure to look for those that are not so that you don't miss something you wish you'd have seen.
Downton Abbey - The Exhibition | Photo by Travis Swann Taylor |
There is more than 40 minutes of video throughout the Exhibition, including a welcome video and a farewell video, all featuring cast members from Downton Abbey. One of my favorites is motion-activated and features Mr. Carson, toward the end of the Exhibition.
The Library, one of the eight rooms in the Exposition, is made up of three walls of animated video with clips from the series. This immersive experience is a personal favorite and was enthusiastically discussed in our lunch conversation.
Speaking of video, after our Exhibition visit, we lunched at nearby Battle and Brew, a video gaming bar and restaurant, and a total H.G. Wells-ish pivot from where we'd just been. The service, food, and atmosphere here are fantastic! I'm a total geek who loves history and all-things-British (there's a giant TARDIS at the restaurant!), so this was a stellar day for me!
Downton Abbey - The Exhibition | Photo by Travis Swann Taylor |
The series, which begins in 1912, bravely addressed homosexuality (illegal and punishable by death in most of the UK until 1967), Women's Rights (approximately two-thirds of Britain's women were legally able to vote by 1918), and racial prejudice. Some examples of this are highlighted in the first gallery of the exhibition.
Downton Abbey - The Exhibition | Photo by Travis Swann Taylor |
A personal and fan favorite character in the series is Violet Crawley, Dowager Countess of Grantham portrayed by phenomenal actress Dame Maggie Smith. At social gatherings and or around the dining table, if Downton Abbey is mentioned there's always a Dowager Countess one-liner, or several, in the conversation.
One scene that makes me laugh out loud every time is when she's sitting in a swivel chair. (You'll know what I mean if you've seen it.) Turns out she's quite a good sailor. (Moment #6 in this video) Here are a few more Dowager Countess quotes for your entertainment...
Downton Abbey - The Exhibition | Photo by Travis Swann Taylor |
I imagine every fashion fan will be delighted by the costumes, perhaps even more so by the vast number of jewelry and accessory props...there are so many! I've been a fan of the Roaring Twenties since I was a kid, so the ones from that era are particularly fascinating.
Downton Abbey - The Exhibition | Photo by Travis Swann Taylor |
While there is considerably more variation in the women's costumes, jewelry, and accessories, the Exhibition is brilliant at showcasing more than a few of the men's costumes and accessories.
As I mentioned, there is a lot more here than what I expected. It's an order of magnitude greater than the Star Wars costumes exhibition I saw in St. Petersburg a few years ago. I think this exhibition does more of a deep dive, which absolutely fascinates.
Downton Abbey - The Exhibition | Photo by Travis Swann Taylor |
Downton Abbey: The Exhibition is elegant, exquisite, and exciting! It's been here for a while and will go away in January 2022, so you don't have the passing of another era to see it. If you've never seen the show, it's currently on Netflix. Whether you binge before you go or go just for the experience, I predict that you'll have a roaring good time!
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