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Artifacts of Titanic 100-year-Anniversary on Display
Atlanta is one of eight cities chosen to host an exhibition with artifacts recovered from the Titanic on the 100-year anniversary of the tragic sinking of the ship.
One hundred years ago this week the sinking of the RMS Titanic began. By the morning of April 15, 1912, the boat was resting on the bottom of the ocean.
To commemorate the 100-year Anniversary of this tragic event, Premier Exhibitions Inc and RMS Titanic Inc. will host The Artifact Exhibition in eight cities around the country – Atlanta is one of the cities chosen.
, the exhibition will feature more than 200 artifacts, 100 of which were recently conserved and displayed for the first time.
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Exhibition Highlights include:
- D-Deck door – a massive steel door originally mounted in the side of Titanic’s hull that was the “front door” for first class passengers
- Never before told stories of Titanic’s passengers and crew
- Gallery devoted to local Georgia connections
- Accurate room recreations including a simulated iceberg chilled to 28 degrees, the temperature of the North Atlantic the night Titanic sank
- View the latest video from the wreck site and understand how Titanic rests today
This will be the last occasion for many of these items to be seen because they will be sold on auction in New York on Aug. 11.
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Exhibition details:
WHERE: Premier Exhibition Center, Atlantic Station, 285 18th St., 2nd Floor, Atlanta, GA 30363
WEBSITE: www.TitanicAtlanta.com
HOURS: Monday – Thursday 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.---last ticket sold at 5 p.m., Friday – Sunday 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.---last ticket sold at 6 p.m.
TICKETS: Tickets available at the Exhibition Box Office, Ticketmaster or by calling (866) 866 8265
Tickets Prices
Adults $24.00
Children (4-12) $16.00
Seniors $22.00
Combos** $30.00
Audio guides $ 5.00
* Prices do not include taxes or service charges.
** Combo tickets include both Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition and BODIES…The Exhibition.
Discounted pricing is available for groups of 15 or more. Please contact (800) 840-1157 or email sales@ticketsforgroups.com.
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