So You Want to Walk the Decks (Well, Not Literally) of the Titanic in LA? But How Long Do You Have?
Ah, the unsinkable question (pun intended) for any aspiring explorer of the high seas...or well, the remnants of the high seas, in this case. The Titanic exhibit in Los Angeles has docked for a limited time, and you're wondering: how long does it take to experience this shipwreck of wonder (or woe, depending on how you look at it)?
Fear not, intrepid adventurer! I, your guide through the perilous waters of information overload, have the answer. But first, a caveat: unlike the real Titanic, this exhibit is unlikely to take days to get through.
Buckle Up, Buttercup: A Titanic Time Commitment (But Not THAT Titanic)
The good news: most folks can wander the halls of Titanic: The Exhibition in a brisk hour. That's plenty of time to brush shoulders with first-class ghosts (hopefully not literally), ogle recovered artifacts, and maybe even shed a tear (or two) at the stories of the passengers.
But wait, there's more! Are you the kind of explorer who gets lost in the details? Do you spend more time reading museum plaques than, well, looking at the actual museum exhibits? If so, plan for a luxurious 1.5 to 2 hour Titanic voyage. You'll have time to soak up every detail, from the fascinating (what kind of luggage did they bring?) to the frivolous (who wore what on the doomed night?).
The TL;DR for the Busy Bee: Basically, it depends on your explorer type. Are you Indiana Jones, grabbing artifacts and moving on, or are you Captain Picard, meticulously charting every course?
Extend Your Titanic Adventure (Without the Iceberg, Hopefully)
Let's be honest, even two hours might not be enough Titanic for some. If you're feeling the post-exhibit blues, here are a couple of ways to extend your Titanic adventure:
- Hit the Books (or the Web): Dive deeper into the history of the ship with biographies, documentaries, or even the James Cameron classic (because, let's face it, nothing beats Celine Dion belting out "My Heart Will Go On").
- Channel Your Inner Architect: Ever wondered what the real blueprints for the Titanic looked like? There are plenty of historical documents available online that show the engineering marvel (or mishap?) that was this doomed ship.
So there you have it! Your guide to navigating the time commitment of the Titanic exhibit in Los Angeles. Now get out there and explore, just try not to get lost (unlike the lookout on the real ship).
