Titanic Museum an Interesting, Unique Pigeon Forge Attraction

The Titanic Museum Pigeon Forge is a unique museum that is filled with interesting artifacts, exhibits and a wealth of information regarding the Titanic. The outside of the museum is grandiose in its design, as it is a huge half-scale reproduction of the original Titanic. When I visited the attraction, I was handed a boarding pass, as all “passengers” are, and quickly started my tour of the more than 300 artifacts that are on display.

The authenticity of the museum impressed me from the start, as did its attention to detail and design. There is a treasure trove of artifacts, including a deck chair, Mrs. John Jacob Astor’s actual life jacket, official Titanic dinnerware and a crew member’s pen knife, among numerous other interesting pieces. Plus, the Titanic Museum features exact replicas of the opulent Grand Staircase, as well as third-class, second-class and first-class cabins. The Father Browne Gallery showcases some of the only Titanic photographs taken during the Titanic's passage from Southampton to Ireland, and is a true sight to see.

The Titanic Museum also strives to create interactive exhibits. There is a trough of 28-degree water in which you can immerse your hand (or maybe just a finger, it’s really cold!) to experience the severity of the water that night; you can stand on a ship’s stern and experience the different precise angles of the ship as it gradually descended into the water; you can also simulate shoveling coal, learn to tie rope knots and try and send an SOS signal. On top of that, there is a lifeboat in which voices tell survivors stories and there is a special section called “Tots Titanic” featuring interactive exhibits for guests eight and under.

There are a variety of things to explore at the Titanic Museum. I spent almost two hours inside the attraction during my Pigeon Forge visit and certainly could’ve spent more time. Be sure to make time for a tour during your next Pigeon Forge vacation.