Titanic - The Experience
Titanic - The Experience, the world-famous exhibition, is coming to Orlando Science Center, opening Saturday, December 15th, 2007 for an extended stay through 2008.
Featuring full-scale recreations of the ship’s most famous locales along with historians in period costume portraying the ship’s designers, officers, crew and passengers; Titanic - The Experience will offer a rich interactive examination of the history and science behind the “ship of dreams.” The exhibition will be on display at Orlando Science Center through 2008.
“Orlando Science Center sees the potential of using Titanic - Experience as an engaging platform from which to promote education opportunities, including the science behind ocean exploration,” said Dr. Brian Tonner, president and CEO of Orlando Science Center. “The Science Center is also examining the interactive and theatrical nature of Titanic as a template for future programming. It is a tremendous opportunity to have this exhibition join us at this time.”
The Science Center is working closely with G. Michael Harris, the President of Titanic - The Experience, and his team to adapt their original content for its audience. In addition to presenting the historical elements of the exhibition, plans are being developed to further emphasize sections on ocean exploration. “We are excited to be working with Brian and his team to bring a new and redesigned Titanic experience to Orlando Science Center. This partnership also gives the opportunity to demonstrate the science behind Titanic and deep sea exploration,” said Harris.
Born in Clearwater, Florida, Harris is the son of acclaimed documentary filmmaker and explorer, D. Michael Harris, who led the first three expeditions in search of Titanic during the early 1980’s. Harris himself has spent the last 25 years cultivating his research, knowledge and exploration of Titanic. He led the largest expedition to the wreck site to date, making more than 8 dives at a depth of over 12,500 feet. In the summer of 2005, Harris led a return expedition with his 13 year-old son, Sebastian, who set the Guinness World Record as the Youngest Person to Dive to Titanic. Another dive is planned for Summer 2008. Discussions are underway regarding potential Science Center programming around that upcoming mission.
A native Floridian, Michael brings a valuable local perspective to Titanic,” said Tonner. “His family’s relationship with Titanic spans three generations. Michael’s passion has motivated his team to create a very personal experience for each guest and we intend to continue that tradition.”
“People continue to be fascinated by Titanic, but the real story is the people,” said Harris. “That’s why I continue to share this journey with my family, and now relish the opportunity to share it with others”.
Titanic: The Experience will be a partnership between Orlando Science Center and Harris’s WLM, Inc., parent company of Titanic: The Experience. There will be an added charge for the exhibition, which will also include access to the Science Center’s exhibits and giant screen films. Adults will pay $23.00 and children, ages 3 to 11, will pay $18.00. Science Center members will pay a significantly reduced rate of $7.00 and $5.00 respectively.
For more information visit www.titanictheexperience.com
For more information visit www.osc.org
Date(s):
2008 Feb: 4-29
2008 Mar: 1-31
2008 Apr: 1-30
2008 May: 1-31
2008 Jun: 1-30
2008 Jul: 1-31
2008 Aug: 1-31
2008 Sep: 1-30
2008 Oct: 1-31
2008 Nov: 1-30
2008 Dec: 1-31
Location: Orlando
Venue: Orlando Science Center
Contact Phone: 407-514-2000
Time Info: Fri-Sat, 10:00am-9:00pm; Sun-Thu, 10:00am-6:00pm
Price Info: $23.00 (general), $21.00 (students & seniors), $18.00 (ages 3-11) - Includes Admission to OSC Exhibits & Films