3 ways to experience Titanic Belfast this summer

Belfast was Titanic’s home, it still is. As you plan your summer getaway to this vibrant city, visit Titanic Belfast, the world’s most authentic Titanic experience. Located on the very site where the ship was designed and launched.

Unmissable and unforgettable, just like Titanic, it has welcomed nearly 9 million visitors since opening and has made a name for itself as a must-visit attraction in Northern Ireland. Discover the world-famous story through the eyes of those whose hard work and ambition built her in the self-guided Titanic Experience.

The unforgettable tour of the experience lasts around two hours and expertly combines new technology with an original maritime heritage collection of artefacts to bring the story to life, from Titanic’s conception in Belfast, to its tragic end. Read on for some recommendations for your visit.

Explore the unmissable Titanic Experience at your own pace. Get a glimpse through the eyes of the people who engineered and built this world-famous ship. Whether you’re planning a relaxed day out or squeezing in a visit between other activities, the Anytime Ticket guarantees that this incredible story is always accessible, making your visit to Titanic Belfast as adaptable as your schedule.

You’ll spend around two hours roaming the galleries, learning about everything from the ship’s construction to the interior design, the history behind the launch from Belfast, and the sinking itself. You’ll even get insights into the aftermath of the 1912 disaster, including the investigation into what happened, locating the wreck, and the legacy that followed.

Take a moment at the Ship of Dreams – an illuminated 7.6m long scale model of RMS Titanic which is suspended from the ceiling. It becomes the centrepiece of a fully immersive light and sound show, which rotates in sync with state-of-the-art projections and a bespoke score for a truly immersive experience.

With an Anytime Ticket (book online and save: £34.95 Adult, £21 Child online) experience ultimate flexibility, visiting the Titanic Experience and SS Nomadic at a time to suit you.

This is the cherry on top of your Titanic experience. SS Nomadic is the last remaining White Star Line vessel and tender ship to RMS Titanic. Originally built alongside her sister ship in 1911 and used to transport passengers from Cherbourg to Titanic in April 1912, SS Nomadic is one of the largest remaining Titanic artefacts in the world. Designed by the same naval architect that designed Titanic, Thomas Andrews, SS Nomadic bears striking resemblance to Titanic, showcasing the same luxurious style. SS Nomadic entry is included with Standard and Anytime Tickets and the White Star Premium Pass.

The Discovery Tour is an enthralling outdoor 60-minute walk, led by expert guides. Visitors can follow in the very footsteps of RMS Titanic shipyard workers and uncover the hidden symbolism within the iconic building, historic slipways and plaza.

On the Discovery Tour, you’ll venture both inside and outside the iconic attraction, learning all about how and why the ship was built, as well as hearing the tragic stories of the passengers and crew during the ship’s final hours. Expect to go much deeper than what Hollywood and the history books will show you.

Want to see it all? Visitors can also upgrade their experience with a White Star Premium Pass (book online and save: £60.95 adult, £33 child), which includes an Anytime ticket and offers a chance to gain deeper insights with an award-winning guided Discovery Tour, an audio guide and more.

Free to the public, this summer, Titanic Belfast has launched an exciting new partnership with the Victoria and Albert Museum to present Lucian Freud Etchings: A Creative Collaboration. This exhibition will be running until the 30^th September. Be among the first to see this exhibition in the Andrew’s Gallery, making its world tour debut in Belfast.

Discover the remarkable work of Lucian Freud, one of the 20th century’s most acclaimed British artists, in this unique showcase featuring rare etchings, many of which have never been previously exhibited. The trial proofs tell the story of Freud’s long collaboration with master printer, Marc Balakjian. Step into Freud’s world with an immersive experience that brings his intricate printmaking process to life, enabling visitors to engage with the meticulous and unpredictable nature of Freud’s printmaking.