Titanic Museum Attraction Branson
The Titanic Museum Attraction is a great field trip location for hands-on learning about real-life events. The tragic event that was the sinking of the RMS Titanic spawned this incredible museum of memorial, learning and fun. Founded by John Joslyn, who co-led an underwater expedition in 1987, the museum was inspired by his findings. The official opening date was in 2006, and it serves as an educational memorial to the ship’s passengers and crew.
Learning opportunities
In this half-sized, realistic-scale Titanic, a museum offers a plethora of educational opportunities. Through interactive exhibits and more than 400 authentic artifacts, groups will learn about the Titanic’s history as they walk in the footsteps of passengers and crew. Gain powerful insights into the events that led to the Titanic’s sinking, and how it changed ship transportation. While the museum teaches the history of the Titanic, it also honors the lives lost. They will also learn about classism and where passengers came from. Students can write letters from the perspective of passengers and crewmates and discuss the differences afterward.
Students can also create a brochure on emergency procedures and write news articles about the “Unsinkable Ship,” including quotes from survivors or facts from the museum. Groups can also learn how to use Morse code and the science behind why and how the ship sank so quickly. This includes lessons on buoyancy and geography, with opportunities to feel frigid waters and touch an iceberg.
Also available are a scavenger hunt and additional resources for download to enhance your class’s learning experience.
Experiences Aboard the Titanic Museum Attraction:
● The Grand Staircase replica is a stunning visual representation of the actual staircase and is available for photo ops.
● Over 400 authentic artifacts, some of which are from the 1987 expedition, guide students through the events that led to one of the world’s greatest disasters at sea.
● Feel how cold 28-degree water is for reference of what people experienced during the sinking.
● Learn how to send an SOS signal and Morse code.
● Stand on a sloping deck for the context of people’s last moments on the ship.
● First and third-class cabin recreations give students a real-life immersive visual for comparison on social classes.
● A room completely focused on the children aboard and their experience gives visitors insight into the youngest passengers of the Titanic.
● Props from the movie complement the ship’s history, which connects facts to pop culture.
Exclusive group rates are available, as are tailored tours and programs for schools and classes. Start planning your Titanic Museum Attraction field trip to Branson, MO, today.
