On the 15th of April 1912, four days into its maiden voyage, the so-called unsinkable ship, the Titanic, sank about two hours and forty minutes after striking an iceberg. The aftermath was horrendous, and the more than 1500 deaths made this the deadliest peacetime maritime disaster of all time.
You're familiar with the story, you've no doubt seen the
movie and now you can come and see what's left of the legendary ship. From May 14th until October 17th 2010, visitors of the
Melbourne Museum can view photographs, room recreations and over 200 artefacts recovered from the wreckage.
Upon entering the exhibition, each visitor is presented with a replica boarding pass of an actual passenger, and it's this focus on the Titanic's compelling human stories that makes the exhibition an absolute must-see.
Your journey through the exhibition begins as you marvel at the full-size recreation of the ship's Grand Staircase and make your way through The Passenger Gallery, First Class Stateroom and Third Class Cabin Gallery. Along the way, you will view recreations of Titanic furniture, along with actual clothing and personal belongings of the passengers. You will even have the opportunity to press your palm against an 'iceberg' in The Iceberg Gallery.
General admission tickets are available
online or can be purchased from the booking office. Please note that booking changes or refunds are not permitted, and if you plan to bring the kids, double-width prams and buggies will not fit in the exhibition. (Single prams are available at the venue).
You should allow one to two hours to view the exhibition, but you can stay for as long as you like. And while it is a self-guided experience, you can hire an audio tour for both Adults and Children.
