Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition is now open at Liberty Science Center through September 1, 2025! Step back in time with this interactive exhibition as you experience what it was like aboard the “unsinkable ship”. With more than 130 genuine artifacts, authentic room re-creations, and a chilled 7-foot-tall iceberg replica that you can actually touch, this premium add-on exhibition is not only immersive but incredibly informational!
As you come aboard the exhibition, you’ll receive a replica boarding pass of a real Titanic passenger and immediately begin to learn more about the ship’s beginnings as well as its maiden (and final) voyage. Read about J. Bruce Ismay & Lord Pirrie’s “birth of the idea” during the Second Industrial Revolution, as well as bios for Thomas Andrews (Managing Director of Design), Captain Edward J. Smith, and documented passengers including industrialists, actors, teachers, priests, and engineers.
Recovered from the wreckage are various 1912 personal effects, items from Titanic’s dining rooms, and even actual pieces from the ship such as whistle pipes, bulkhead & hull rivets, and mechanical instruments. Get a closer look at apparel, stationery, currency, personal care items, baggage, tableware, and jewelry, too:
You’ll also come across giant canvases depicting prominent locations on the vessel like the First-Class Smoking Room, the Verandah Cafe beneath it, Turkish Baths, the Promenade Deck, the First-Class Reading Room, and, of course, the iconic Grand Staircase. But one of the most fascinating parts of the exhibition is seeing the dramatic room re-creations. Frozen in time and rich in detail, discover the drastic difference in living conditions, depending on class:
As you journey through the Boiler Room & other areas of The Titanic, read firsthand reports of what happens next as you approach closer to the inevitable sinking. Alongside a computer-generated rendering of the sinking are some final artifacts, information on what happened to Ismay & other passengers, and a chilled iceberg replica (below) that you can touch. And on your way out of the exhibit you’ll learn what it took for expeditions to recover these relics and 5,500 others throughout the years. It’s a fascinating read and worth taking your time to digest.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition concludes with a powerful moment where you can scan your boarding pass to discover whether your Titanic identity survived the voyage. Next to it is a memorial wall honoring the names of those who were lost and those who survived on April 15, 1912. To further commemorate your visit, check out the exclusive Titanic Gift Shop available only through this experience, and snap a photo with the scaled-down bow of The Titanic before this premium add-on exhibition sets sail on September 1!
Here are some more photos from the exhibition as well as a video recap:
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