| The disastrous fate of the Titanic has entranced, | | | | from survivors of the tragedy to their relatives and |
| saddened, and entertained generations since the | | | | friends. Some examples of artifacts on display are |
| tragedy first happened in 1912. Now, visitors to Branson, | | | | deck chairs, lifejackets, menus, dinnerware, personal |
| Missouri have the chance to explore the ultimate | | | | letters, and jewelry. |
| Titanic Museum. | | | | The massive size of the Branson Titanic is reminiscent |
| Designed like that fateful yet wondrous ship, Branson | | | | of that great majestic beauty the original Titanic |
| Titanic is 17,000 square feet and was developed as | | | | possessed. Branson Titanic has a forecastle nearly 50 |
| more than just an attraction; the Museum is a memorial | | | | feet high, and smokestacks, which rise an impressive |
| to those who perished when the Titanic sank. | | | | 75 feet. |
| The Branson Titanic is known by the name,"Titanic: | | | | The attraction is owned by Cedar Bay Amusements. |
| The Legend Continues". It has many artifacts from the | | | | The president of Cedar Bay, John Joslyn, wanted this |
| Titanic including hundreds that have never been | | | | done right, to emulate the real Titanic and provide a |
| released for public viewing before. Essentially, the | | | | scaled replica of the ship. |
| Branson Titanic will allow visitors the opportunity to see, | | | | Your ticket to the attraction will list the name of a real |
| feel, and experience the Titanic, as they never have | | | | passenger aboard the ship. You will get the chance to |
| before. | | | | explore that passenger's destiny. You can walk |
| There are so many things to see relating to the Titanic, | | | | through re-constructed versions of the Bridge, Marconi |
| a visit to the museum is essential for anyone traveling | | | | radio room, Verandah Cafe, the Boiler Room, and the |
| to or through Branson. History buffs, Titanic enthusiasts, | | | | Grand Staircase. |
| and schoolchildren will all learn something by going to | | | | Children will love the attraction as they get to view an |
| this museum. However, a visit is recommended for | | | | actual iceberg. In this interactive area, children can send |
| nearly anyone no matter where his/he interests lie. | | | | SOS messages and steer the ship around the iceberg. |
| The next time you travel to the Branson area, check | | | | Movie memorabilia is also available from all of the |
| out the museum. It offers a beautiful memorial wall. | | | | Titanic films including the 1997 Oscar-winning, Titanic, |
| The wall has etchings upon it of the names of all of | | | | directed by James Cameron. |
| the passengers and crew aboard the ship. | | | | You can go on a 90-minute tour of the ship. As you |
| Other highlights of the attraction include a hard-to-find | | | | enter the attraction, you must walk through the |
| original menu from this ship (worth $100,000 today) and | | | | "iceberg", which is located in the exact area where the |
| a display of photographs showing life on the Titanic | | | | iceberg hit the Titanic. You will not want to miss the |
| while it was sailing across the Atlantic. This is the only | | | | chance to sit in a lifeboat while you listen to tales of |
| visual documentation available to show life on the ship, | | | | survival concerning passengers on the Titanic. |
| which exists today! | | | | You can follow the grand staircase down to third class |
| All photographs were taken by Father Francis Browne. | | | | from first class and see two ships so historically |
| Browne was not only a Jesuit Priest, but also a first | | | | perfect and nearly identical to the real Titanic (includes |
| class passenger of the Titanic. | | | | James Cameron's 26-foot version of the bow used in |
| Additionally, there are over 400 artifacts, which are | | | | the hit movie and an 18-foot version of the ship). |
| scattered throughout the attraction. There are several | | | | Other features include a rare pair of shoes and a |
| items, which were recovered back in 1912, after the | | | | dress from 1912 that were created by designer Lucy |
| disaster happened. | | | | "Lady Duff" Gordon (who was a first class passenger |
| These items include photographs, items purchased | | | | on the Titanic), a scaled Titanic propeller (you can |
| while on board the Titanic, artifacts used by | | | | stand beside the huge propeller it is so big) and |
| passengers while on the ship, and items passed down | | | | reconstructed rooms. |