Myth Busters:
Do you know the real
TITANIC Museum Attraction?
Myth: The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge is probably just another
tourist trap.
Fact: Absolutely not. Endorsed
by the world-famous Titanic Historical Society, Titanic Museum Attraction is an
internationally recognized living museum
that holds the largest display of Titanic
artifacts anywhere. Our more than
2.5 million visitors can attest to its authenticity—from unparalleled attention
to detail, design and installation to its exact recreations of some of the
ship’s most-famous architectural features.
“It’s a museum not to be missed.” — USA
TODAY
Myth: Some Titanic
“artifacts” on display just have to be replicas.
Fact:
False. The more than 400
genuine Titanic artifacts our
galleries display are valued above $4 million and hold documented evidence of
provenance. Not one has been
altered, forged, stolen or looted.
“Visitors receive a boarding pass in the name of an actual
passenger, whose fate
they learn at the end of the visit...” — The
New York Times, March 14, 2012
Myth:
The Titanic Museum Attraction is not recommended for kids.
Fact: False. Children five years and older are fascinated and really get
it. They describe their museum
experiences with words like “awesome, “cool” and “really cool.” The
museum attraction is a living classroom filled with hands-on opportunities that
motivate, educate and inspire.
Every child receives a special boarding pass profiling a youngster who
actually sailed on Titanic. We even created a special audio tour
just for kids and our onboard Scavenger Hunt adds to the excitement. When you book your tickets ask for the
audio tour. Kids love it. Plus they will hear actual
passengers who were on Titanic. Recorded by the museum owner for
his Titanic television specials.
Voted one of five museum exhibits sure to “delight kids and parents” by The Dallas Morning News
Myth:
The outside is impressive, but the inside is probably hokey.
Fact: False. No one who tours our museum finds it hokey. “Disney-like,” “stunning,” “elegant and
inspiring”—these are the words visitors use to describe the interior. Titanic Pigeon Forge is a $25 million
property built half-scale to the original from the actual plans Harland &
Wolff used to build Titanic. Everything here reflects the grandeur
and old-world craftsmanship of the original ship. Our hand-crafted Grand Staircase cost over $1 million to
build and is the only one in the world that accommodates visitors. Step foot on it and walk its stairs, just
like Titanic passengers on the
original.
“Excellent! Worth the money!” — Trip Advisor
Other Questions Answered:
We decorate the Titanic Museum Attraction at Christmas based on what she might have looked like if she did sail at Christmas. She was built during the Edwardian Era and our #Christmas decor reflects that same Era.
2. Why do you have a Titanic Fantasy Princess at the Titanic?
She is the keeper of all of the memories of the 2,208 passengers and crew who sailed Titanic and she is the keeper of all of YOUR dreams and wishes today.
3. Why can't we take photos inside the museum?
The primary concern of our museum is to safeguard the artifacts. That must always come first. The second concern is to make those objects available for the purpose of education, research and enjoyment. In addition, some of the artifacts on display are on loan from Titanic collectors and they are copyrighted. Legally, we cannot allow photographs within our museums. Everyday our Titanic Museums serve as a moment of reflection as to what that April night back in 1912 must have been like for the 2,208 passengers and crew of the RMS Titanic.
We invite YOU to come visit us at the ship and experience myth busting first hand.
Reservations are requested to guarantee
a boarding time
800-381-7670
Thank you to all of our amazing guests, visitors, and friends for joining us in honoring the 2,208 passengers and crew of the Titanic. We are thankful for you.
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