The Titanic Experience

One of Belfast's newer exhibits is the Titanic Experience, which takes visitors through the entire story of the Titanic. Shipbuilding was a big business in Belfast in the late 1800s, early 1900s, and the entire ship was designed and built here. The museum begins with the engineering plans and design, and visitors experience the sights and sounds of building, launching, and ultimately, sinking of the ship. Personal stories, artifacts, letters, and interviews comprise the displays, along with several examples of the enormity of the project. Hearing testimony of the survivors, understanding the communication difficulties, and listening to the radio transmissions brought the actual tragedy to life.

This exhibit is well worth seeing . . .