One Of The Largest Titanic Museums In The World Is Actually Right Here In Tennessee, And It's Worth The Visit

The Titanic disaster in April of 1912 remains one of the most studied and examined disasters in recent human history. The expansive loss of life, the tales of heroism, and the horrifying reality of survivor classism have kept Hollywood interested and historians studying the ship’s springtime sinking. In Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, folks can visit one of the largest Titanic museums in the entire world, and learn about the disaster like never before. If you haven’t been, this is a must-visit in east Tennessee.

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Known as the TITANIC Museum Attraction, the Titanic Museum is a two-story museum that boasts the shape of the original ship and is built to a true half-scale. Most folks know about the Branson, Missouri museum, and the Pigeon Forge location remains largely similar.

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Inside, you'll find 20 galleries and 400 Titanic-centric artifacts. The museum is the largest Titanic-centric attraction in the world and promises permanent and interactive experiences.

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There are also replicas of the ship's interior spaces, and the attention to detail is superb. From the oak carvings to the famed cherub statute, you'll be able to experience the Grand Staircase and see how the Titanic's sitting rooms were designed.

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There's more than $4.5 million worth of Titanic artifacts on display, and you'll be able to take part in multiple interactive exhibits. Touch an iceberg, stick your hand in 28-degree water...

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...and you can even shovel coal in the "boiler room" of the Titanic!

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The exhibits are truly next level, from the Sloping Deck experience where you'll feel the shift in the ship's stern as it sunk, to the chance to sit in a lifeboat and hear passenger stories.

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The self-guided tour is great for the whole family and promises an experience unlike any other. Tickets are available for purchase both in-person and online, with general admission ranging from $27 for adults to $14 for children. All visitors under the age of 4 can visit for free.

You can learn more about the Titanic Museum in Tennessee with a visit to their official website or Facebook page.

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