Musealia, a global leader in the creation of touring exhibitions, is observing the 25th anniversary of its exhibition Titanic. The Human Story.
The exhibition offers a profoundly human and emotionally resonant experience prioritising intimacy and reflection over spectacle. 25 years on, it continues to redefine how its visitors think about the sinking of the RMS Titanic over a century ago.
Human face of history
Titanic. The Human Story has welcomed over six million visitors worldwide, across 25 cities and some of the world’s most venerated institutions, and is recognised for its unique narrative approach.
This seeks to explore Titanic as a fragment of a larger world, rather than as a legend. The exhibition contextualises the ship and its crew within the early 20th century, exploring the beliefs, politics, ambitions, and inequities of the time.
The exhibition is centred on almost 200 authentic objects once belonging to passengers and crew members, and which have been kept by their families or recovered following the tragedy. Each artefact shares a poignant story about the lives, dreams, and decisions of those on board. These objects are not merely static relics; they are also intimate witnesses to the human experience.
Original accounts and considered storytelling, shaped by a team of specialists including Claes-Göran Wetterholm, acclaimed Titanic historian and author, accompany the exhibits and help reveal the human face of the tragedy. Titanic. The Human Story not only describes the events of 15 April, 1912, but also helps visitors to understand why and how the disaster occurred and its impact on history, through the perspectives of individuals on board.
The exhibition opens at the Musée de la Civilisation in Quebec City, Canada, this summer. The decision of this prestigious cultural institution to host the exhibition demonstrates not only its emotional power but also its capacity to provide deeper insight into the Titanic’s lost world and the people who lived and perished aboard.
Auschwitz. Not Long Ago. Not Far Away recently opened at Royal Ontario Museum (ROM), in partnership with Musealia and the Auschwitz-Birkenau State Memorial and Museum. The exhibition, which brings to light the painful truths and difficult stories of Auschwitz, has been visited by 80,000 people in just a few months, and has been deeply resonating with the Canadian audience.
