Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in Las Vegas

April 15, 1912, was a historically tragic day in the world. Titanic, coined as an unsinkable ship, struck an iceberg and sank during her maiden voyage. We all know the story, but it comes to life while touring Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

My wife and I toured the exhibit during a weekend getaway to Las Vegas. It was interesting to read the stories of the passengers and crew, and see the items that were recovered from more than 2.5 miles below the ocean’s surface.

What made it even more interesting was when we got back to the hotel and turned on the TV. By coincidence, Titanic (the 1997 movie with Leonardo DeCaprio and Kate Winslet) was playing. The level of details James Cameron, the director of the movie, put into it was astounding. The exhibit we had just seen was even more impactful, having watched the movie again.

COVID-19 UPDATE: Masks are required inside the Luxor Hotel and throughout the entire Titanic exhibit. They have hand sanitizer stations throughout the exhibit.

Here’s a rundown of what you can expect at the Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

Admission Tickets and Finding the Exhibition

Tickets to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition can be purchased online in advance of your visit. Tickets are for a specific day, but not a specific time. When we arrived, we picked up our tickets at the Box Office in the main center atrium of the Luxor Hotel and Casino. Then we stood in line for about 15-20 minute before we entered the exhibit.

You can purchase tickets at the Box Office, as long as there are still tickets available for the day.

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It was a little tricky trying to find the exhibit. There were signs in the hallways and casinos, so we tried to keep an eye out for them as we tried to find the atrium level. The atrium is one flight up from the ground floor. Hopefully that will help you know a little more of what you’re looking for. It’s also directly under the point of the pyramid overhead.

Bodies… The Exhibition is also at the Luxor. It’s next door to the Titanic exhibit and the entrance line is in the same spot as well. You’ll also find a little food court and restaurant if you want to grab something to eat before or after your visit.

Read the Personal Stories from Passengers on the Titanic

One thing that makes museums really stand out are the personal stories captured and shared. More than 2,200 people (men, women and children) were aboard the Titanic when it set sail from England in 1912. More than 1,500 people died when the ship sunk five days after departing.

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Each person on that ship has a story, so don’t rush your way through the exhibit. Take time to read about the people who lived through that tragedy. The stories vary from each of the classes on the ship.

If you watch the 1997 Titanic movie, you may hear references to the more notable people who were on the ship. The stories really bring to life what it may have been like on that tragic night.

See Artifacts Recovered from the North Atlantic Ocean Floor

The exhibit contains more than 250 actual artifacts recovered from the bottom of the ocean. As you’ll see above, some playing cards are a few of those artifacts. I was surprised that many of the artifacts looked so cleaned up and pristine. It made me wonder if they were recreations. Kudos to the researchers who recovered the items and restored them to such great condition.

In addition to little artifacts on display, like eye glasses, silverware, coins, tables and pieces of the actual ship, they’ve also recreated some of the more iconic areas of the ship. During one part, you feel like you’re standing on the balcony deck overlooking the ocean on a peaceful, starry night.

The largest piece on display is a chunk of the starboard side of the ship. I didn’t think it was an actual piece, but more of a recreation to make it look like what you would see of the ship at the bottom of the ocean. However, a display in the wall shows where that section came from on the ship and how it was recovered and preserved.

Be a Passenger on the Titanic

Connect with the people who rode the Titanic on its maiden voyage. You’ll receive a boarding pass at the entrance to the exhibit. It includes information about one of the passengers. My boarding pass was for a gentleman with a first class ticket. My wife’s was for a second class passenger.

The backside of the boarding pass includes information about the person, including their purpose of traveling on the Titanic. It’s one more way to connect with the people who were there.

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The final room in the exhibition is a wall listing the names of every passenger and crew. See if you can find the name of your boarding pass passenger in the list of names. It’s here where you discover the fate of your passenger. Did he or she survive the sinking? Were they one of the 706 passengers who were rescued?

The Details

Address: Atrium Level of the Luxor Hotel and Casino, 3900 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89119

Cost: General admission is $32 per person. Seniors (65+) and military is $30. Children (ages 4-12) are $24. Young children (ages 0-3) are free with paid adult. Locals who show an ID get admission for $29. Combo tickets (in conjunction with BODIES…The Exhibition) are $42.

Hours: Thursday – Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed Monday through Wednesday.

Website: https://luxor.mgmresorts.com/en/entertainment/titanic.html

Phone: (702) 262-4400; Toll free at (800) 557-7428

Disclosure: I received two complimentary admission tickets to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in Las Vegas for the purpose of review. All opinions are my own.

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