Day 2755 - The Titanic Exhibition, Sydney
Australia NSW Sydney TravelFancy a trip on the Titanic?
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| Getting a feel for the first class corridors |
Whether you're a fan of the movie or simply a history buff, Titanic the Exhibition is a great way for you to get a feel for this doomed luxury liner.
The good news about this exhibition is you get to absorb the Titanic and walk out unscathed.
Last week the model daughter and I were in Sydney for castings so we took the opportunity to check out the Titanic Exhibition at the Entertainment Quarter at Moore Park.
Housed in Byron Kennedy Hall near Fox Studios and the SCG, the Titanic Exhibition combines memorabilia from the movie with historical facts and over 300 artifacts dating over 100 years.
The exhibition shows recreations of the Titanic's luxurious interiors including the Grand Staircase seen in the movie as well as a First Class Cabin.
Our Titanic adventure began with our boarding passes which contained the personal information of an actual passenger, so that as we walked through the exhibit we were able to do so through the eyes of our alter ego.
The exhibition starts with the construction of the Titanic and takes us through the Titanic's short yet grand voyage. From first class, to second class, down to third class we wander through the corridors taking in the history, the sights and the sounds, right up to the iceberg encounter where we actually get to touch ice under the stars at the end.
Of great excitement was finding the famous "Heart of the Ocean" necklace from the 1997 blockbuster movie. Along with the ability to absorb some sneaky Leonardo DNA from the costumes. Shhh, no touching allowed.
Our Titanic experience finished in the Memorial Gallery where we learned the fate of our passenger which in our case was good news. As first class passengers the model daughter and I both survived. Phew!
If you're interested in the Titanic at all this exhibition is a must-see.
The exhibition opened on 8 April and hasn't got an end date yet, although they are suggesting it is for "a limited time".
It runs from 10am through to 6pm (slightly later on school holidays and public holidays).
You have to buy your tickets by session as they only let a set number of people into the exhibit at a time. I suggest you buy your tickets on line to ensure you don't miss out and turn up 20 minutes before your session is due to start to ensure you are at the front of the queue.
For more information about Titanic the Exhibition head to www.titanictheexhibition.com.au
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