Events
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Past events
Kids on Deck: Shipwreck stories
Sundays 5 August - 9 September | 11 am - 3 pm
Discover marvellous maritime archaeology techniques for unearthing a shipwreck's story! Make ship models inspired by the famous steamship RMS Titanic. Create collaborative iceberg sculptures and shipwreck souvenirs.
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History Week talk: Titanic Threads
Wednesday 12 September | 6 pm - 8 pm
Join designer and head of costume at NIDA Fiona Reilly, and author and historian Inger Sheil in this lively History Week seminar inspired by our exhibition Remembering Titanic - 100 years. Discover the process of designing costume for film and theatre productions, and enjoy a parade of belle époque fashions.
Image credit: Titanic film costume concept sketch. Illustrator David LaVey
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Auslan interpreted tour: Fish and Titanic
Saturday 25 August | 10.45 am to 12.30 pm
Join our AUSLAN and art guides and delve into two exhibitions - Fish in Australian Art and Remembering Titanic - 100 years.
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In conversation with three Titanic historians
Sunday 6 May | 4 pm - 6 pm
Join us for an panel discussion lead by exhibition curator Kieran Hosty, with Titanic experts and authors Inger Sheil and Daniel Klistorner. The panel will guide you through life on board the famous White Star liner 100 years after the ship's tragic sinking, though illustrated presentations. Following the discussion, sample types of cheese and refreshments served on the Belle époque liner. Book signing by the authors.
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Fateful feasts: Titanic
Sunday 20 May | 2 pm - 4 pm
Gastronomy lecturer Diana Noyce shows how the food served on RMS Titanic represents a microcosm of Edwardian society. Guided tour of exhibition Remembering Titanic - 100 years, champagne and cheese tasting inspired by first-class Titanic fare.
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Shipwrecked! Torchlight family tour
14 April 2012 4 April | 5.00 pm - 7.00 pm
Join the museum's night-keeper Spanker Boom for an after-dark tour and shipwreck stories - from the Dunbar to the Titanic.
Enjoy arctic inspired snacks, refreshments and artmaking activities.
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Kids on Deck: Titanic Tales
Sunday 15 April | 10am-4 pm hourly
Sunday 15 April is the anniverary of the sinking of the Titanic. Learn about the famous steamship RMS Titanic. Create giant iceberg sculptures, make ship models and souvenirs. Discover maritime archaeology techniques for unearthing a shipwreck's story.
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Film: Titanic Movie Marathon
Sunday 15 April | 10am-4 pm
Sunday 15 April is the anniverary of the sinking of the Titanic. Join us for an epic screening of some of our favourite Titanic movies and documentaries, including 1958 British classic A Night to Remember.
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Touch Trolley: Cabinet of Titanic Curiosities
Sunday 15 April | 11 am - 12 pm and 2 pm - 3 pm
Join Titanic enthusiast Andrew Rogers as he presents a special edition of the Cabinet of Curiosities. Features images from Roger's visit to the Titanic wreck site and souvenirs from his extensive research into this infamous vessel.
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Talk: Titanic anniversary lecture with Peter Plowman
Sunday 15 April | 4.30 pm - 6.30 pm
Exactly 100 years since that night to remember, when the mighty Titanic went down taking 1,517 passengers and crew with her, maritime historian and author Peter Plowman will provide answers to the many questions that have long surrounded those events. Maritime artist Stan Stefaniak will present his latest work, showing Titanic leaving Southampton on her maiden voyage.