Titanic Belfast reopen on 4 March with four exciting new themed galleries that further illuminate the story of the famous liner.
Ireland: Following a multi-million-pound refreshment program, the reimagined Titanic Experience introduces The Pursuit of Dreams as a new theme.
Using immersive technology combined with personal stories, it will tell the authentic Titanic story in its refreshed spaces called Never Again; Ballard’s Quest; The Ship of Dreams, and The Lasting Legacy.
Guests will delve deeper into a reflective journey of the hopes and dreams of those impacted by the iconic ship, giving people the chance to find out more about the lives and stories of the passengers who had dreams of starting a new life in America, as well as those who built the ship in Belfast and those who discovered her wreck.
In keeping with Belfast’s status as a UNESCO City of Music, an original score has been commissioned which will run throughout the four new galleries. Composed by Stijn Hosman from Amsterdam, the performance features Belfast musician Maebh Martin.
The music starts within the new Never Again gallery and slowly builds up as visitors move through the experience until they reach The Ship of Dreams where the score reaches a crescendo. It encourages visitors to reimagine the story of Titanic through double bass, cello, violin, fiddle, human voices, piano and electronics.
The music syncs with the state-of-the-art projections that form the backdrop to one of the centerpieces of the new experience – a 7.6m-long scale model of RMS Titanic.
The new model will be illuminated and suspended from the ceiling. It will fully rotate, taking approximately 90 seconds to complete, providing a true wow factor for visitors.
It is replicated on a 1:35 scale and boasts some of the main features of the ship including the lifeboats, propellers, engine, cranes, bridge, main staircase, and chimneys. Fitted with 300 meters of LED lights that are programmed to highlight different areas of the ship in line with the stories being told, the model is a must-see for visitors.
The enhanced focus on personal stories encapsulated in The Pursuit of Dreams theme adds a new dimension to the ship that has captivated people from around the world for 111 years.
Visitors to Titanic Belfast should also make time to board the SS Nomadic moored nearby, which is the last remaining White Star Line ship in the world. Dating from 1911, this historic ship ferried first- and second-class passengers to the Titanic. Over four decks, it tells the intriguing stories of her passengers and the ups and downs of her dramatic career, which also spanned two world wars.
