Titanic. The Human Story set to debut at Brisbane’s Uptown on 19 July, 2024 Features over 200 artifacts and personal items from Titanic passengers and crew Reinforces Brisbane’s position as a cultural and experiential hub
May 23, 2024 -- Titantic. The Human Story exhibitCredit: Vicinity Centres
Titanic. The Human Story exhibit
Credit: Vicinity Centres
Internationally acclaimed exhibition Titanic. The Human Story will make its Australian debut at Uptown in Brisbane's CBD this July.
The immersive journey which features over 200 artifacts and personal items from Titanic passengers and crew will take visitors through the history and legacy of the most infamous ship of all time.
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Titanic. The Human Story exhibit
Credit: Vicinity Centres
Uptown Centre Manager Katrina Warren said hosting Titanic. The Human Story underscores our CBD's appeal as one of Australia’s ultimate destinations.
“This exhibition provides a unique opportunity for visitors to Uptown to share in a historical moment," she said.
Questions around this news
What will visitors see at Titanic. The Human Story in Brisbane?
The exhibition is described as featuring more than 200 original artifacts and personal belongings associated with Titanic passengers and crew. Visitors can also encounter personal narratives, full-size recreations of ship interiors and audio guides. The release says the experience explores the ship’s history and legacy, including the people affected by the disaster.
When and where does Titanic. The Human Story open?
The exhibition is scheduled to open on 19 July 2024 at Uptown, in Brisbane’s central business district. The release says tickets would go on sale soon and invites readers to join a waitlist; it does not provide ticket prices or further booking details.
What is an audio guide at an exhibition?
An audio guide provides spoken information to visitors as they move through an exhibition. It may explain objects, settings or historical context, helping visitors understand what they are seeing. Guides can be delivered through handheld devices, headphones or a visitor’s own phone, depending on how the venue has arranged the experience.
What counts as an artifact in a museum exhibition?
An artifact is an object made, used or altered by people that can offer evidence about a past time or culture. In an exhibition, artifacts may be displayed alongside information about their origin and significance. Personal belongings can also help illustrate how historical events affected the people who experienced them.
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Titanic. The Human Story features an extensive collection of over 200 original artifacts and personal belongings from the passengers and crew of the ill-fated ship. Visitors will be transported back in time through intimate narratives, life-size recreations of the ship’s interiors, and dynamic audio guides that provide a poignant glimpse into the lives affected by the tragedy.
Titanic. The Human Story not only educates but also commemorates the heroic acts and the lives lost on 14 April, 1912. This exhibition is an unparalleled opportunity to delve into the true story behind the "unsinkable" ship, its myths, and its enduring legacy.
Titanic. The Human Story will open at Uptown on 19 July 2024, running alongside the Australian first Dopamine Land also showing at Uptown. These arrivals follow the success of previous Australian-first endeavours in Brisbane's CBD, including the NBA exhibition and the thought-provoking Banksy's "Without Limits" exhibition.
Tickets go on sale soon, sign up to the waitlist here
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At a glance
- Announcement
- Event
- Location
- Brisbane, Australia
Key figures
- Artifacts and personal items
- over 200
- Opening date
- 19 July 2024
People
- Katrina WarrenUptown Centre Manager
