Titanic Museum Attraction Pigeon Forge – All aboard! Fantastic Museum!
When I first told my extended family that I would be going to Pigeon Forge with all of my Brandcation girls, my parents began to point out all of the places that I should visit while I was there. They didn’t realize that our itinerary was pre-determined (and pretty full), so they were happy to find out that I would be headed to the Titanic Museum Attraction Pigeon Forge.
My parents went on and on about how much they enjoyed the museum and getting to know and see a little more about the history of the Titanic and the passengers aboard the ship. I can remember my dad stressing, to me, that it was so important not to be rushed through the self guided museum and to soak up all of it’s history.
When we arrived at the Titanic Museum, we were greeted with a fantastic breakfast, and an awesome presentation by co-owner of the Titanic Museum, Mary Kellogg-Joslyn, whose husband, John, co-led the 1987 expedition that explored and recovered Titanic’s remains. (What an awesome job to have!!)
After breakfast, we were handed boarding passes and hand held listening device. Each boarding pass handed out was that of an actual crew member or passenger. I was handed the boarding pass (and story) of Helena Rosblom from Finland. From the image below, read Helena’s story, and pay close attention to 10 year old son’s premonition.
Titanic Museum Attraction Pigeon Forge
Once aboard, I walked through each room and hallway of the mock Titanic and got a real feel of what it was like to be aboard the ship before it hit the fateful iceberg on April 14, 1912.
I was fortunate enough to be able to see, and speak with, one of the beautiful face of the Titanic Museum Attraction, Jaynee (the crew member seen on the billboards and videos!) She was located in a replica First Class Stateroom, one of my favorites, and she told us a few stories about first class passengers, including Richard Norris Williams, who was a world class tennis player and faced the threat of his legs being amputated after being rescued from the icy waters. Williams overcame all odds after the being rescued from the Titanic and went on to play tennis famously.
Photo Courtesy of Titanic Museum Attraction, Pigeon Forge
Because my passenger was third class, I was extremely interested in the third class section of the ship. Although much more inferior to that of first class, unlike it was depicted in the movie, the third class passengers didn’t have it all that bad. The china and dinnerware was plain, but beautiful (as seen by the actual recovered artifacts at the museum), and the food on the menu for third class passengers was far better than anything I would eat on a daily basis.
One thing that stood out to me the most about the third class accommodations was the small room that modeled the actual size of a third class cabin. I stood in front of this tiny room, for a while, mulling over how tough it would have been to fit in the beds! I also though about the luggage that I took on our Brandcation trip for the few days that we were gone, and I realized that there was nowhere to put it that was out of the way!
Photo Courtesy of Titanic Museum Attraction, Pigeon Forge
In these beds, I would have to lay on my side (I can’t remember exactly how wide it said the beds are, but it was 2 feet or less!), and I actually asked about the drawers under the bed. I was told that they were likely decorative and not actually drawers, just pulls to make it look as if there were drawers.
Another one of the fantastic sections of the tour was the deck replica. They have a tank that is seemingly on the other side of the deck, where you can put your hand in water that is set to 28°, which is the exact temperature of the water the night the Titanic met it’s fate.
After strolling through the entire museum, at the end, there are two walls – Surviors and Non-Survivors. Unfortunately, my passenger, Helena and her two year old sickling daugther, Salli did not survive. My heart broke for their family.
The next time you’re in Pigeon Forge, take time out of your schedule to get away from the country music, and all that is Dolly, and step foot into the memory of one of the greatest tragedies in our history. When asked how we (everyone) can honor the lives lost that sad day, the employees of the Titanic Museum Attraction, Pigeon Forge will tell you to simply tell their stories. Their stories live on through us.
The Titanic Museum Attraction Pigeon Forge is an affordable stop on your family’s vacation! I am excited that I can take my entire family of 6, for an afternoon of adventure, learning, and fun for around $60!
Pre-Order your tickets to ensure that they’re not sold out when you’re there! Below are the pre-order prices.
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Price
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| Advance Reservation – Adult | $21.38 + tax |
| Advance Reservation – Child (5-12) | $11.14 + tax |
| Advance Reservation – Family Pass (2 adults, 4 children)* | $58.80 + tax |
| Advance Reservation – Child (0-4) | Free |
We had a great time at Brandcation #4 with the help of Titanic Museum Attraction, Pigeon Forge and Brandfluential. I received a boarding pass to the Titanic Museum in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own. If you’re planning a vacation to the Smokey Mountains in Tennessee, check them out!