For Immediate Release:   September 7, 2011

Dramatic Story of the Sinking of Titanic

Coming to 

TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

Edmonton, AB -- On April 15, 1912, Titanic, the world's largest Ship, sank after colliding with an iceberg claiming more than 1,500 lives and subsequently altering the world's confidence in modern technology. Nearly 100 years later, TELUS World of Science will pay tribute to the tragedy which continues to resonate through Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, where almost 200 legendary artifacts conserved from the ship's debris field are showcased offering visitors a poignant look at this iconic ship and its passengers.

The Exhibition has been designed with a focus on the legendary RMS Titanic's compelling human stories as best told through the authentic artifacts recovered from the wreck site of Titanic and extensive room re-creations.  Personal effects of passengers and crew, pieces of the Ship itself, like the Ship's whistle, even a small and delicate Canadian postage stamp will be featured-- these and many other authentic objects offer haunting, emotional connections to lives abruptly ended or forever altered.

 Visitors are quickly drawn back in time to 1912 upon entrance, as each receives a replica boarding pass of an actual passenger aboard Titanic. They then begin their chronological journey through the life of Titanic, moving through the Ship's construction, to life on board, to the ill-fated sinking and amazing artifact rescue efforts.

 In the "Memorial Gallery" guests will take their boarding pass to the memorial wall and discover whether their passenger and traveling companions survived or perished.

Over the past 15 years, more than 22 million people have seen this powerful exhibition in major museums worldwide - from Chicago to Los Angeles and Paris to London. RMS Titanic, Inc. is the only company permitted by law to recover objects from the wreck of the Titanic. The Company was granted Salvor-in-Possession rights to the wreck site of Titanic by a United States federal court in 1994 and has conducted eight research and recovery expeditions to Titanic recovering more than 5,500 artifacts

WHAT: Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at TELUS World of Science - Edmonton  

WHEN: Opening Ocotober 8, 2011 for a Limited Engagement  

WHERE: TELUS World of Science - Edmonton

11211-142 Street,  Edmonton, Alberta

For public information please visit www.telusworldofscience.com/edmonton.

For more information on the exhibition please visit http://www.rmstitanic.net/

Media Preview: Wednesday, October 5, 2011

To set up an interview or if you have any questions please contact: 

Donalda DaSilva Pelton

Advertising & Promotions Manager

780-452-9100

donaldap@telusworldofscienceedmonton.com

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About TELUS World of Science - Edmonton
 
TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a world-class, broad-based science centre inspiring and motivating people to learn about and contribute to science and technology. TELUS World of Science - Edmonton is a leader in providing high quality, interactive programs and exhibits creating an avenue for both learning and entertainment, which spark the imagination of people of all ages. The Edmonton Space & Science Foundation is a non-profit organization that operates TELUS World of Science - Edmonton.