Titanic

Feb 25, 2012

We went to the exhibition at the San Diego Natural History Museum.  It has been 100 years since the Titanic sunk.  As you enter you were given a boarding pass of a passenger, either male or female depending on what you are.  At the end you find out what happened to your passenger.  It opened on Feb 10, 2012 so there was still a lot of interest so it was crowded.

On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world’s largest ship of its time, sank after colliding with an iceberg, claiming more than 1,500 lives and shaking the world’s confidence in the infallibility of modern technology. One hundred years later, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, which showcases 200 artifacts retrieved from the wreck site of Titanic, arrives at the NAT.

The story of the sinking is legendary; now experience the wonder and tragedy of the ill-fated “ship of dreams” on a journey through Titanic history.

Experience Titanic's fateful 1912 maiden voyage and take on the identity of a real passenger onboard Titanic as you explore magnificent re-creations of the Ship's interior. Discover how the 'unsinkable' Ship met its tragic end and connect with the passengers and crew, as you view haunting artifacts recovered from the wreck during the eight research and recovery expeditions conducted by RMS Titanic, Inc. since the Ship’s discovery in 1985.

RMS Titanic, Inc. has a singular purpose: to faithfully and respectfully preserve the memory of Titanic and of all who sailed with her. In all activities and events related to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, the San Diego Natural History Museum wishes to remember and honor those whose lives were lost due to the Titanic’s tragic sinking 100 years ago.

The items were interesting.  Items in leather seemed to be well preserved.  A lot of dishes were unbroken.  Very worthwhile.

My person died, but Bridget's survived.

See below.  I doubt that we will go. 

The San Diego Museum of Natural History invites Titanic fans to mark the moments when the luxury liner hit an iceberg (11:40 p.m. April 14, 1912) and then sank (2:20 a.m. April 15, 1912).

Also a local restaurant in Balboa Park will be serving the last meal on the Titanic on Saturday and includes a museum visit. 

http://www.cohnrestaurants.com/whats-on-our-plate/titanic-centennial-first-class-wine-dinner-package/

Menu:

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