For anyone unaware, Titanic was actually one of three sister ships built for the White Star line – the other two being Olympic (slightly older) and Britannic (the youngest).
Representing the bows of these gigantic liners, the museum is an angular, imposing edifice, its aluminium-clad exterior gleaming in the sunlight. And though the museum’s architectural design draws on the three vessels, it is definitely Titanic’s gig.
Inside – spread over five floors – are nine interactive galleries brimming with artefacts, replica cabins, holograms, information about the iceberg, the passengers, artwork, photographs and line drawings – a captivating blend of special effects, elevator rides, full-scale reconstructions and innovative features.
Meandering through the exhibits is about as close as you’ll ever get to experiencing the reality of what was once labelled the…