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Titanic Exhibit to Dock at Moody Gardens

On Saturday, January 26, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will open its doors at Galveston's Moody Gardens. We had a chance to see the exhibit when it was at Nashville's Opryland hotel several years ago and can say it is a fascinating look at this ship that, nearly a century after the collision with an iceberg on her maiden voyage, continues to fascinate.

The exhibit contains many artifacts from the ship but much of the exhibit focuses on the passengers, 1,500 of whom perished. Over 125 authentic artifacts and extensive room re-creations take visitors back to the elegant ship's 1912 voyage; have a look at a chandelier, gentleman’s jacket, china etched with the logo of the elite White Star Line, and perfume vials that still contain perfume, all haunting reminders of the many travelers and crew members who excitedly boarded that April voyage.

The exhibit also traces the history of the ship from its construction all the way through the rescue of the surviving passengers. The exhibit even includes an iceberg visitors can touch and imagine those chilly north Atlantic waters.

Hours:
Winter Hours
12:00 pm - 6:00 pm Sunday through Friday
12:00 pm - 8:00 pm Saturdays

Spring Break and Summer Hours
10:00 am - 8:00 pm Daily

Ticket Prices:
Adult (12 - 64): $11.95
Senior (65+): $10.95
Child (5-12): $7.95
School Groups: $5.00

For more information:
• visit www.moodygardens.org
• call 1-800-582-4673

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posted by Paris & John @ 9:04 AM