It has been more than a century since the Titanic sank into the icy depths of the North Atlantic Ocean, claiming the lives of 1,496 people, and the legend continues to captivate us.
Sydneysiders can explore detailed life-size recreations of the ship’s interiors and take a deep dive into the stories of the people on board at Titanic. The Human Story, open from May 30 at the historic Pier 2/3 in the Walsh Bay Arts Precinct.
Created by award-winning exhibitions producer Musealia alongside one of the world’s foremost experts on the Titanic, renound Swedish historian and author Claes-Göran Wetterholm, the exhibition features a selection of around 200 never-before-seen objects and personal artefacts that unveil touching human stories of the ship’s passengers and crew.
Far more than just a display of historic items, this is a unique narrative experience, sharing tales from history’s most legendary ship and its ill-fated maiden (and final) journey. The experience encourages guests to travel back in time through photographs, handwritten letters, cherished keepsakes, and other personal belongings.
Having captivated audiences with previous iterations across America and the UK, this exhibition welcomed more than 146,000 visitors during its Australian debut in Brisbane in 2024. (Not to be confused with the similarly immersive Titanic: The Artefact Exhibition in Melbourne.)
Tip: you'll want to allow about an hour and a half to explore the exhibiton, and you can book ahead for sessions starting between 10am and 6pm on weekdays, and up to 7pm from Friday to Sunday.
Keen on some more deep sea exploration? We also recommend swimming over to the Australian National Maritime Museum in Darling Harbour, where you can currently see James Cameron’s Deepsea Challenger, the deep-diving submersible which the Hollywood director has used to explore the deepest depths of the ocean.
Looking for some lighter entertainment? Well, speaking of the 1997 blockbuster inspired by the famous “unsinkable” ship, you have until June 22 to get on board with Titanique – the hilarious musical parody inspired by James Cameron’s masterpiece. (Note, this experience is only for the grown-ups!)
Titanic. The Human Story is open in Sydney from May 30, 2025. Tickets start at $49 for adults and $39 for children, and you can book over here.
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