The Titanic, once thought 鈥榰nsinkable鈥�, was the world鈥檚 largest ship but was destroyed after colliding with an iceberg on its maiden voyage in 1912. Now, a聽major international exhibition about the tragedy will聽stop at Lipont Place in Richmond this summer.
The world-class exhibition, running from聽June 23, 2018聽through to聽January 11, 2019, will explore the Titanic鈥檚 compelling human stories, which are told through more than 120 authentic artifacts and extensive room re-creations.
Visitors will travel back 106 years and will be issued with replica boarding passes - the same that were issued to passengers aboard the Titanic. Visitors鈥� chronological voyage through the Titanic will chart the ship鈥檚 construction, life on-board, the ill-fated sinking and recent artifact rescue efforts.
People will also be able to marvel at the re-created accommodations and to press their palms against an iceberg while learning about countless stories from the maiden voyage.
Toni McAfee, executive director of Lipont Centre, told the Richmond News that the gallery in Lipont was selected for the international exhibition because of its spaciousness and convenient location.
鈥淎t Lipont Place the Titanic exhibition will find a natural home allowing both the venue and the exhibition to make their debut in Metro Vancouver,鈥� says McAfee.
鈥淲e look forward to welcoming all visitors, local and international, to the magnificent space and this world-class exhibition.鈥�
The Artifact Exhibition is produced by Premier Exhibitions, Inc., an Atlanta-based company that is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Titanic, its wreck site and all her passengers and crew through programs and exhibitions.
Before coming to Richmond, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition had already visited cities such as Paris, Las Vegas, Dublin, Stockholm, London, Cape Town, Guangzhou, Orlando and Melbourne.
鈥淭itanic is one of the most legendary tales of our time and we are thrilled to bring this remarkable exhibition to our hometown in Vancouver,鈥� said Daoping Bao, executive chairman, president and CEO of Premier Exhibitions.
鈥淓ducational, emotional and appropriate for all ages, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition takes visitors on a journey through the life of the Titanic. Along the way visitors will learn countless stories of heroism and humanity that pay homage to the indomitable force of the human spirit in the face of tragedy.鈥�
More information about The Artifact Exhibition can be found at聽聽or by calling 604-285-9975. Tickets are available for purchase at $17.95 for adults, $15.95 for seniors and $13.95 for students. Children under the age of 5 are free. Group pricing is available.
