On a calm April night in 1912, the world’s largest ship, Titanic, sank after colliding with an iceberg on her maiden voyage. On board were 2,228 passengers including; titans of commerce and industry, artists and movie stars, senior members of governments, immigrants dreaming of a new life, mothers, fathers, sons and daughters. More than 1,500 died. No one believed it could happen.

Now science and technology are allowing us to see the Titanic through the internationally acclaimed tribute of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. Viewed by more than 18 million people worldwide and hailed as a must see, the Exhibition will make a long awaited Galveston debut later this month. “The Titanic Exhibition will be a great addition to the Moody Gardens experience, adding more opportunities for education in history and science,” said John Zendt, General Manager of Moody Gardens. “We are happy to bring this opportunity to our guests while simultaneously making a positive impact on the city and local tourism.”

“To host an exhibit so rich in history is exciting,” said Mayor Lyda Ann Thomas of the City of Galveston. “We applaud Moody Gardens in bringing an educational display of this magnitude to Galveston Island, and encourage all who are interested to take advantage of it being in our area."

The Exhibition has been designed with a focus on the legendary Titanic’s compelling human stories as best told through more than 125 authentic artifacts and extensive room re-creations. A chandelier, gentleman’s jacket, china etched with the logo of the elite White Star Line, and perfume vials that still contain perfume-- these and many other objects offer haunting, emotional connections to lives abruptly ended or forever altered.

Visitors are quickly drawn back in time to 1912, as each receives a replica boarding pass of an actual passenger upon entrance. The visitors are then immersed in the Exhibition as they take a chronological journey through the Titanic; from the ship’s construction to life on board, the ill-fated sinking, and amazing artifact rescue efforts. They will marvel at authentically re-created cabins, press their palms against an iceberg, and learn of the passengers countless stories of heroism and humanity.

The Exhibition is produced by Atlanta based, RMS Titanic, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Exhibitions, Inc. RMS Titanic, Inc is the only company permitted by law to recover objects from the wreck of the Titanic. The Company was granted Salvor-in-possession rights to the wreck of Titanic by a United States federal court in 1994 and has conducted seven research and recovery expeditions to the Titanic where it recovered approximately 5,500 artifacts.

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Looking for island fun? Work or play, this tropical destination is ideal for families and groups alike. Water your imagination and travel the oceans of the world at the Aquarium Pyramid. Step into the Rainforest Pyramid with thousands of tropical plants, exotic fish and birds. Explore the mysteries of science at the Discovery Pyramid, and take a rocking and rolling ride through the universe at the Ridefilm Theater.  Get in the middle of the action at the 4D Special FX Theater. See spectacular images leap from the screen of our six-story IMAX3D Theater and visit beautiful Palm Beach (seasonal) and the newly expanded Moody Gardens Hotel.