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Union Station Announces Titanic: An Immersive Voyage
A Moment in History that has Captured Imaginations, Fascinated Generations, and Inspired Countless Books, Movies, and Museums Around the World, Titanic: An Immersive Voyage Sets Sail November 8th from Kansas City’s Union Station
Board the ship. Encounter a fascinating story filled with rare artifacts. Step into dramatic room recreations. And witness Titanic’s final heartbreaking moments from your seat on a lifeboat. Along your journey, experience cutting-edge technology that brings to life the humanity and heroism aboard the most famous and tragic ocean voyage in history.
KANSAS CITY, MO, July 9, 2025 – Today, Union Station officials announced their next and latest in upcoming world-class exhibitions. Titanic: An Immersive Voyage – presented locally by Hawthorn Bank and produced by internationally-recognized Exhibition Hub. This expansive experience will open at Union Station on November 8, 2025, and is expected to draw enthusiastic visitors from far and wide.
Importantly, this unique exhibition – launched in July of 2024 in Milan, Italy and Atlanta, Georgia — widens the lens on the Titanic tragedy to include other important players, including: her sister ships Olympic and Britannic; the rescue ship Carpathia; the Californian that sat nearby in silence; and the largest actor of all in the story, the Iceberg whose journey is traced from its birth to its complete dissolution in the Atlantic just a few short days after the disaster.
“What Union Station does especially well is take our guests on important, emotional journeys to places and events that have defined world history,” George Guastello, Union Station president and CEO, said. “The fascinating story of RMS Titanic is one such example of how time, technology, circumstance, and celebration all connected in the form of the most opulent and majestic ship of her time. A voyage for the ages that still resonates today as Titanic’s unsolved mysteries continue to be revealed. We’re especially thankful for our friends at Hawthorn Bank for making this enormous presentation of history possible in Kansas City.”
Exhibition guests will board the luxurious ship via a recreation of the Southampton, England maiden voyage dock. You will then set sail through an immersive and impressive series of Titanic rooms that transport you back in time to meet fellow passengers, pause for iconic photos, and experience — moment-by-moment – the series of events that led to the tragedy known around the world.
“We are proud to partner with Union Station to introduce this engaging exhibit to Kansas City,” said Brent Giles, CEO of Hawthorn Bank. “Union Station stands as a cornerstone of our city, and we are excited to play a role in the energy and momentum surrounding Kansas City as we expand our footprint and commitment to make impactful investments in our community.”
More than 200 artifacts from Titanic and its sister vessels the Olympic and the Britannic, as well as objects from Carpathia and Californian, two additional ships key to Titanic’s story are encountered along the voyage to add human connections to the iconic story. Included are the Heart of the Ocean, Artemis Statue, one of seven fully intact deck chairs, fine china, employee uniforms, and much more. Plus, a self-paced, downloadable audio guide (available in English, Spanish and French) is included to narrate each step of the way.
And among the many first-time exhibition elements will be an invitation to board a lifeboat to witness Titanic’s final, dramatic moments. Seeing the distress calls – minute-by-minute – and the responses from other ships in the area add a layer of reality that is particularly poignant.
In the final room, guests will have the option (with an additional ticket) to be fitted with state-of-the-art virtual reality technology and journey to the Titanic wreck site to explore and interact with their physical surroundings. This high-tech, high-touch aspect adds even more drama to the discovery of what really happened to sink the “unsinkable”.
“Titanic is the most enchanting ship of all time and is revered by many as an iconic gem,” said John Zaller, Executive Producer at Exhibition Hub. “Our voyage engages the Titanic story like never before. Our expertise in exhibition design and immersive storytelling creates an unforgettable emotional connection to Titanic. We’re delighted to tell this immortal story in our signature humanistic and immersive style, and to share it with guests around the world, including in Kansas City at your historic Union Station.”
Tickets to Titanic: An Immersive Voyage are now available at UnionStation.org, and Station officials encourage the public to reserve their boarding time ahead of the opening.
Opens November 8, 2025 – Including Extensive Gift Shop with exclusive merchandise
Two Ticket Types (featuring special savings) are available now thru July 31st
ANYTIME VIP Admission: $40 (Plus 10% Preservation Fee)
- Includes the flexibility to visit the exhibition at your convenience for one-time entry any day
- Includes Virtual Reality Experience
- Includes Souvenir Exhibition Lanyard
- All Ages (0-3 is free)
ANYTIME $28 (Plus 10% Preservation Fee)
- Includes the flexibility to visit the exhibition at your convenience for one-time entry any day
- All Ages (0-3 is free)
Note: Additional timed ticket options (including for Opening Weekend) will be available for purchase starting August 1, 2025.
Regular Operating Hours:
Monday – Friday – 10:00 am – 5:00 pm (Last entry at 3:00 pm)
Saturday – 10:00 am – 7:00 pm (Last entry at 5:00 pm)
Sunday – 11:00 am – 5:00 pm (Last entry at 3:00 pm)
Special Hours:
Closed November 27th and December 25th
Closing Early at 2 pm on December 24th
MEMBERS OF THE MEDIA: Electronic press kit containing hi-res images and video are available for download here.
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About Union Station Kansas City
Union Station Kansas City – a 501(c)3 non-profit organization – is a 111-year-old historical landmark and celebrated civic asset renovated and reopened to the public in 1999. Recently awarded “Favorite Attraction,” “Favorite Family-Friendly Attraction,” “Favorite Historic Attraction,” and “Favorite Holiday Destination,” the organization – dedicated to science education, celebration of community, and preservation of history – is home to Kansas City’s internationally-awarded Science City; the new Arvin Gottlieb Planetarium; the Regnier Extreme Screen Theatre; the popular Model Railroad Experience; City Stage featuring live theater; and a selection of unique shops and restaurants. Union Station is also home to prominent area civic organizations and businesses, and regularly hosts world-class traveling exhibitions and was proud to host the 2015 Royals World Series Championship Parade/Rally and the 2020 and 2023 Chiefs Super Bowl Parades/Rallies plus the 2023 NFL Draft. Awarded “Top Banquet Facilities in KC” by KC Business Journal, the facility annually hosts hundreds of community events and private celebrations of all sizes. Visit unionstation.org for details. Also, follow us on FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, and YOUTUBE.
About Exhibition Hub
European producer and distributor of major exhibitions worldwide, Exhibition Hub offers edutainment in a world where digital experiences shape people’s interactions and perceptions. The art of storytelling has evolved into immersive journeys that captivate, educate, and inspire. Exhibition Hub stands at the forefront of this transformation, setting new benchmarks for what it means to engage audiences through immersive exhibitions. Since its inception in 2015, Exhibition Hub has embarked on a mission to push the boundaries of edutainment. With over 200 experiences – Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience, Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience, Titanic – An Immersive Voyage, Art of The Brick, and Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience, and many more – and over 35 million visitors worldwide, Exhibition Hub’s impact is undeniable. Exhibition Hub combines the flawless integration of in-depth research, elegant design, and cutting-edge technologies. Each experience is meticulously crafted to be interactive, engaging, and deeply memorable, leaving a lasting impression on audiences.