Titanic: The Exhibition has traveled around the world in places like Macau, Moscow, Latvia, and Sydney. Now it’s dropped anchor in Chicago, and has had a phenomenal run so far. But what exactly should you expect at Titanic: The Exhibition, and what’s made it such a beloved experience? Below are our top five reasons why this moving exhibit is worth exploring.
1. Walk down the promenade deck, onto the bow, and through the living quarters yourself
Titanic: The Exhibition has recreated sections of the liner—many that will be recognizable to fans of the many shows and movies made about the ship. This will put you in the shoes of the passengers and crew as you learn about what ship life was like onboard.
2. See over 300 actual artifacts from Titanic and its sister ships
Recreated sets are one thing, but nothing beats genuine pieces of history. Titanic: The Exhibition features photos, dishware, ship parts, and more from Titanic itself and similar ships of the time. Many of these items are authentic White Star Line objects, making you feel like you’re truly walking through history.
3. Learn about more than just the sinking
With so many lives tragically lost, it can be easy to get caught up on just the sinking of the Titanic. But this exhibition paints the full picture of the liner, including its design by Thomas Andrews, construction from 1909-1912, all the way through to its 1985 re-discovery
In fact, at Titanic: The Exhibition you can even see what discovery teams saw during their diving trips. In the Discovery Gallery, artifacts emerge from sand beneath a raised glass floor, making it feel like you’re walking on the bottom of the ocean.
4. See the current state of Titanic with an optional VR experience
Dive even deeper into Titanic with a VR headset that takes you down to ocean floor to see the modern recovery process of Titanic, including the most recent forensic research related to the ship’s sinking.
5. See movie props from James Cameron’s Titanic
What Titanic exhibition would be complete without touching on one of the most successful movies of all time based on the historic event? The love story at the center of Titanic may be a work of fiction, but the props and costumes featured at Titanic: The Exhibition are very real.
Grab your boarding pass and prepare to set sail
Titanic: The Exhibition is now open in Skokie at 4963 Old Orchard Shopping Center. Reviews have been glowing, with guests raving that it was a “Phenomenal experience, a lot of effort put in and very informative,” as well as “educating and amazing.” Tickets to this one-of-a-kind experience are available below!
Titanic: The Exhibition