Titanic Museum Fun

My daughters and I are big fans of the movie “Titanic,” so of course when our family ended up renting a cabin in the mountains just outside of Pigeon Forge this summer, we had to visit the Titanic Museum.  I ordered tickets by phone, and was able to purchase a family pass, which was a great price deal for a family of 5.  Upon arrival at our scheduled “boarding time,” we were handed a boarding pass and took turns sharing our new passenger identities.  We varied from 1st and 2nd class passengers to a quartermaster who was behind the wheel when the iceberg was spotted on that fateful night. The museum had over 20 galleries, with many interactive exhibits to help tell the story.  

​Some of the highlights included:

• The Captain’s Bridge, where you can steer the ship and see how long your hand can endure 28 degree water;
• Viewing over 400 artifacts found floating after the sinking of the ship;
• Strolling up a re-creation of the grand staircase, which was used by the 1st class passengers;
• Listening to audio clips along the tour, with special kid-friendly audio for younger visitors (in addition to the child friendly audio, you can also download a scavenger hunt from the website to take with you on your tour);
• Taking a virtual tour of the final resting place of the Titanic, 2 miles below the surface of the ocean.

By the end of the tour, we were all curious to find out the fate of our passenger. Unfortunately, my husband, who was a 2nd class passenger from England, did not survive the journey. It was definitely an eye-opening experience and one which I would highly recommend.