Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

Described as a floating palace, the one-of-a-kind Titanic was considered "practically unsinkable" by the White Star Line and its builders, being considered the largest moving object of its time. there. More than 15,000 men worked on the Titanic for nearly three years building the hull and internal structure.

However, on a calm April night in 1912, the huge luxury ship hit an iceberg and slowly sank into the North Atlantic. That horrifying event took the lives of 1,517, with only 706 passengers surviving. Since then, many items from the wreckage have been recovered and added to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition.

At the start of the exhibition, patrons receive a boarding pass from an actual passenger on the Titanic. On the back of each boarding pass is the person's age and itinerary. At the end of the tour, patrons will find out if the person survived the Titanic by looking for the name on the memorial wall.

The 7,620-square-foot exhibit displays a variety of items from the Titanic, including luggage, a ship's whistle, floor tiles from the first-class smoking room, window frames from the Verandah cafe, and a bottle of vintage champagne. 1900 is not open.

The individual artifacts on display offer haunting, emotional connections to the forever altered lives of those aboard the Titanic. Visitors even have the chance to walk through authentically recreated first- and third-class rooms, with furniture by original manufacturers. Decorated with burgundy, elegant décor and mahogany accents, the first-class suite was considered more luxurious than any hotel room on the mainland at the time.

In addition to the artifacts, the exhibit also features excellent replicas from the Titanic. One of them includes a staircase where first-class passengers meet, mingle and admire each other's outfits. Replica of the staircase is intricate in detail including iron, bronze and even a stained glass dome. Other notable replicas include the promenade (with the sound of crashing waves and starry skies) as well as an iceberg that visitors are always happy to touch. Since the iceberg was created specifically for the exhibition, it has its own cooling system to prevent it from melting.

The exhibition ends with a memorial wall honoring all those who lost their lives that fateful night.

One of the most heartfelt elements of the exhibition is the personal stories of the passengers. During the tour, the exhibition's staff shares personal stories from the passengers. Some stories have a tragic but romantic ending. For example, some wives choose to stay with their husbands instead of climbing into a lifeboat.

There is also a gift shop for those who want to take a piece of Titanic home. Visitors can buy everything from t-shirts, stuffed animals, kids' captain's hats, mugs, key chains and more. The Titanic's overall experience offers guests a fresher perspective on that night's events, allowing guests to remember the ship's story, especially the heroism of the crew and the passengers who went missing. .

Website : luxor.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/titanic.html

Phone : 800.557.7428

Hours of Operation :

Thursday - Sunday: 11:00 - 18:00 (last entry at 17:00)

Monday - Tuesday: closed

Ticket price :

Adults: 32$

Children: 24$