Titanic Belfast is reopening in March with four new themed galleries and a huge illuminated scale model of the RMS Titanic.
When it reopens on 4 March, the visitor attraction in Northern Ireland will feature four refreshed spaces – ‘Never Again’, ‘Ballard’s Quest’, ‘The Ship of Dreams’, and ‘The Lasting Legacy’.
The centrepiece of the reimagined ‘Titanic Experience’ is a 7.6m-long scale model of the ship, suspended from the ceiling and fully rotating.
It is replicated on a 1:35 scale and includes some of the ship’s main features, such as lifeboats, propellers, the engine, cranes, bridge, main staircase and chimneys.
Designed by Opera Amsterdam, the replica vessel is the largest model ever created by the company.
In the new themed galleries, guests will learn about the hopes and dreams of the ship’s passengers, exploring their lives and stories.
They will also discover facts about the people who built the RMS Titanic in Belfast, and those who discovered the wreck.
Discover the stories of the ship’s passengers
Judith Owens, Titanic Belfast’s chief executive, said “bringing this fabulous replica Titanic model to life through light and giving visitors the chance to immerse themselves in the dreams and stories of the passengers will be very powerful”.
She added: “Facts and details are fascinating but personal stories connect emotionally and by combining both, the reimagined Titanic Experience focusing on the pursuit of dreams will add a whole new dimension to the ship that has captivated people from around the world for 111 years.”
Images: Titanic Belfast
