Titanic Museum

The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge is hard to miss: a half-scale replica of the famous ship, built right on the Parkway. Inside, you'll find real artifacts from Titanic's passengers and crew, full-scale recreations of the ship's rooms, and the stories of the people who sailed on her maiden voyage in April 1912.

The museum opened in 2010 and has become one of the most popular attractions in Pigeon Forge. It's a self-guided tour that works for every age, and it's a great indoor plan for a rainy day in the Smokies. A sister museum operates in Branson, Missouri.

Board the ship

Your visit starts the way a voyage would. Every guest receives a boarding pass with the name of a real Titanic passenger or crew member. As you explore, you'll learn that person's story, and at the end of the tour you'll find out whether they survived. It's a simple idea that makes the history personal, especially for kids.

What you'll see inside

The Grand Staircase

The highlight for many visitors is the full-scale recreation of the first-class Grand Staircase, built to the original blueprints. It's one of the most photographed spots in the museum.

Real artifacts

The museum displays artifacts connected to Titanic's passengers and crew, along with letters, photographs and personal belongings that help tell their stories. These pre-discovery artifacts were saved or kept by survivors and families long before the wreck was found, so each one comes with a story of its own.

Rooms and decks

Walk through recreations of life on board, from a third-class cabin to the ship's recreated deck and a boiler room exhibit. The contrast between first class and third class is one of the most memorable parts of the tour.

The Captain's Bridge

Step onto the bridge and take the ship's wheel for a photo, one of the museum's favorite interactive stops for kids.

The night of the sinking

Touch 28-degree water, the temperature of the North Atlantic the night Titanic went down, and sit in a replica lifeboat. These hands-on moments help visitors of every age understand what passengers faced that night.

Galleries and exhibits

Galleries cover everything from the ship's musicians to the photographs of Father Francis Browne, who sailed on the first leg of the voyage. The museum also adds special artifact displays and exhibits over time, including a gallery devoted to the Titanic movie.

The Titanic Dining Experience

The Pigeon Forge museum has added a Titanic Dining Experience, exclusive to this location. It's a special add-on for history lovers and a memorable choice for an anniversary or family celebration. Check the museum's website for current details and reservations.

Plan for a couple of hours

The self-guided tour takes most visitors about an hour and a half to two hours. History lovers can easily spend longer reading every story and lingering in the galleries. The museum ends in a gift shop with Titanic books, replicas and souvenirs.

Tickets and reservations

Tickets are sold for specific dates and times, and the museum recommends buying ahead to guarantee entry, especially in summer, in October and during the holidays. Book online before you go so you can plan the rest of your day around your entry time.

Parking is free on site, right next to the ship.

Visiting with kids

The Titanic Museum is designed for all ages. The boarding pass gives kids someone to follow through the tour, and the hands-on stops, like the cold water, the lifeboat and the ship's wheel, keep younger visitors engaged. Some parts of the story are serious, so it's worth talking with younger kids about what happened before or after your visit.

Good to know

A great rainy-day pick

The museum is entirely indoors, so it's one of the best things to do in Pigeon Forge when the weather turns. For more ideas, see our guides to indoor attractions in Pigeon Forge and rainy day things to do.

Pair it with other museums

The Titanic Museum sits among several of Pigeon Forge's other big indoor attractions. Make a day of it with the Hollywood Wax Museum, WonderWorks or the Alcatraz East Crime Museum, or spend the evening at The Island in Pigeon Forge.

Skip the traffic

The museum is right on the Parkway, and the Pigeon Forge trolley runs up and down the strip, so you can leave the car at the cabin on busy days.

Plan your visit

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Titanic Museum in Tennessee?

At 2134 Parkway in Pigeon Forge, in the Great Smoky Mountains.

Why is there a Titanic Museum in Tennessee?

It was built as a tourist attraction, a companion to the Titanic Museum in Branson, Missouri. Pigeon Forge's busy Parkway, at the gateway to the Smokies, made it a natural home for a second ship.

Is the Titanic Museum in Gatlinburg?

No. It's in Pigeon Forge, on the Parkway between Sevierville and Gatlinburg.

How long does the Titanic Museum take?

Most visitors spend about an hour and a half to two hours on the self-guided tour.

Do I need reservations?

Tickets are timed, and the museum recommends buying in advance to guarantee your preferred date and time.

Are the artifacts from the wreck?

No. The museum's collection is made up of pre-discovery artifacts, items saved and kept by passengers, survivors and their families before the wreck was found.

Is the Titanic Museum good for kids?

Yes. It's designed for all ages, with a boarding pass for every guest and hands-on exhibits like the ship's wheel and a replica lifeboat.

Is parking free?

Yes. Free parking is available on site.