Mystic Aquarium

Young explorers need time and space to hone their creativity. A bi-level adventure area inspired by Titanic’s engine room will allow kids to chart their own course for exploration and let their imaginations run wild with speaking tubes, wheels, gadgets and horns in a playful place designed for family enjoyment. Photographed on March 26, 2012.

Although Titanic’s story has been played out in film, television and literature, the tragedy was real. Families, newlyweds and adventurers—rich and poor alike—all boarded in 1912, each with their own dream of exploration and discovery. Spend some time in this special gallery and get acquainted with Titanic’s unforgettable passengers.

Titanic - 12,450 Feet Below on March 26, 2012.

Discovery Theater will show “The Moment,” an original, widescreen presentation that explores the emotions and meaning behind the discovery of Titanic. Photographed on March 20, 2012.

Titanic - 12,450 Feet Below on March 20, 2012.

Discovery Theater will show “The Moment,” an original, widescreen presentation that explores the emotions and meaning behind the discovery of Titanic. Photographed on March 20, 2012.

A large scale interactive video will project a montage of Titanic video footage captured by Dr. Robert Ballard and his team from 12,450 feet below. The wall switches to become an interactive fish wall with sea creatures found on the ocean floor. Kids and adults interact with the projected fish, causing them to swim closer or retreat. Photographed on March 26, 2012.

A large scale interactive video will project a montage of Titanic video footage captured by Dr. Robert Ballard and his team from 12,450 feet below. The wall switches to become an interactive fish wall with sea creatures found on the ocean floor. Kids and adults interact with the projected fish, causing them to swim closer or retreat. Photographed on March 20, 2012.