All aboard! The Titanic is an iconic movie, and my husband and I have been seeing ads for the exhibition and decided let's go see what it's all about. The Titantic Exhibition is located in Old Orchard Mall right next to Nando's. There is plenty of complimentary parking as it is in the mall. We love going to exhibitions to learn more about a theme, and they are all styled in a similar way. When we arrived, we checked in at the ticket booth. We pre-purchased our tickets online a the time slot so that we can ensure we wouldn't have to wait in a long queue once we arrived. When we checked in we were given a boarding pass of someone that was on the ship so that we could follow along their journey as we continued through the exhibits. It started by taking us through the build of the ship, and first class. Showing us the different china, set ups, and bedding that were between the classes. We learned fun facts like how many life savors and spots on the boats vs the passengers as the boat was designed not to sink. A fact that I has no idea about was that they kept the gates locked for the third class to keep them from wandering second and first class, and that was a huge part of why so many of that class were not able to make it out. As we went through the exhibits we visited the difference classes. I also read that some of the survivors wrote books about their experience, I absolutely want to check some of those out. As the exhibition continued we walked through the iceberg timeline and how they received noticed ahead of time and how quickly they had to react. They also had a plate for us to feel how cold the iceberg and water was, as well as a seat for us to see the ship sink from the safety boats. Once we go through, you see the ship underwater. It was a true sensory experience. And we got to learn whether or not our given boarding pass member survived or passed. I was a engine crew member and I survived despite the engine room being one of the first to be flooded with water. After we learned all the that Titantic had to offer, they also had an exhibition for the Chicago Titantic which I knew nothing about but learned so much. The only bone I had to pick was how insanely hot the whole exhibit was. It was hot outside, and to come inside and need some relief but be uncomfy because it was so stuff and hot was no ideal since no beverages were allowed. The exhibition ended with various movie props and scripts and we exited into the gift shop. Overall we had an incredible time and I would absolutely recommend it to other if you're into this type of experience. read more

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This attraction is located in a large mall. its main entrance is located off of a courtyard that faces a patio/lounge area chairs and large Legos to play with. Being that this place is located in the mall, there is tons of parking available. I recommend parking either in the orange garage or in the area of the parking lot near the courtyard entrance. You can pre purchase your tickets for a select time slot online or take your chances and purchase them when you get there. If you wait to purchase your tickets, you may not be able to get the time slot that you want though. As soon as you are admitted into the museum, you are given a card with the name of a passenger on the Titanic, including their class. In the middle of the museum, in the lifeboat exhibit, you can see if the person on the card you were given survives. Only one person in my group of 4 survived. My littles were bummed that their person did not make it. The first thing that you do when you enter the museum is to take an overpriced souvenir photo on a mock bow of the Titanic, like Rose and Jack. You can purchase it for $25 at the end of the tour if you would like. After the photo you get in a line and wait to be let into the standing room only movie. I really enjoyed the movie. It was pretty modern and informative. It lasted about 7 minutes or so. After the movie, you start your self-guided part of your tour. The museum has many replicas of artifacts from the Titanic. It should be noted that they do not have many, if any actual artifacts from the ship. However, they do have some items from the ill-fated ship's White Star Line sister ships. Some items would have captions like "the same china and silver were used on all 3 ships." You will also find a replica hallway, a starry night promenade deck replica, a boiler room and first-class cabin. I like the information placards placed around the museum that detailed certain aspects of the ship and highlighting passengers. There is an iceberg exhibit that was supposed to show you how cold it was when the Titanic sank by putting your hand in one of two slots. However, the freezer element was not working on it. Other Museum exhibits include the exploration of the Titanic wreckage, a short movie showing the Titanic sink, from a lifeboat point of view, a timeline of the Titanic sinking, coal power exhibit, the ship in film and television, including James Cameron's 1997 hit movie Titanic, construction of the titanic, and lifeboat exhibit. You can also take a photo on a replica of the Titanic's grand staircase, but you are limited to going no higher than the 3rd step. Additionally, the museum has section dedicated to the local ship tragedy, the sinking of the SS Eastland in 1915, at a pier in the Chicago River. It is located near the end of the tour and is also where you will find the men's restroom. I found this exhibit interesting. I had never heard of this maritime disaster, and was amazed that it was partially caused by improvements made in response to the Titanic tragedy. I also found the link to George Halas and the Chicago Bears very eye opening. Unlike the Titanic exhibits, this exhibit has actual artifacts from that ship and videos of what happened and the link to the Chicago Bears and George "Papa Bear" Halas. You exit the museum through the........yep, you guessed it, gift shop. The shop is grossly overpriced. I compared some of the items in there such as the Heart of the Ocean Necklace, to the same items online and found them much, much cheaper on there. I also felt that they did not have a good selection of items in the shop. They have a few books, shirts, bags, hats and other trinkets, but nothing really good. You can also purchase an add-on VR experience of the Titanic here. This museum is good, but I have seen much better. I spent about a little less than an hour here. Compared to other Titanic museums that I have visited and what this museum could be makes this attraction just "good" for me. I was not wow'ed and we breezed right through it. Of course, attractions like this are money traps, but this one seems even more so. I probably would not visit here again, but I will admit that it is a nice change of pace from the downtown Chicago attractions. I would definitely seek out discounts such as a Groupon, prior to my visit though. read more

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It was 1997, my date and I bought tickets for a different movie but snuck into this theatre showing a movie called the TITANIC. We were watching the car scene when my date tapped me on the shoulder to tell me we had to go to our actual movie. But...I was really enjoying this one! 27 years later and hearing about this exhibition brought me back to that memory, so I was looking forward to going. You walk in, and they give you a "boarding pass" with the name of a person on the ship. Later in the exhibit, you'll find out if you made it out alive, so hold on to your card. After a short intro video, the exhibition begins. Be prepared to read. So much information, well organized, and displayed. I felt transported to the ship as I walked through the "hallway," stood on the "ship's deck," and saw the "grand staircase." Stories from those that survived and those that did not. There are lots of connections to Chicago. In the end, they added a short exhibit on the Eastland Disaster of 1915. Overall, it was a very interesting and enjoyable exhibit. Allow yourself 90 min to two hours to fully appreciate the exhibit. read more

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This traveling exhibition is smaller and less elaborate than the one I viewed at the Museum of Science & Industry back in 2000, and not comparable to the permanent Titanic museums located in Branson, Pigeon Forge, and Belfast. Still, the exhibit is well worth seeing because it's informative and immersive. You follow a timeline that commences with the design and construction of the ship and extends through the aftermath of the tragedy. Then you glimpse the discovery and salvage operations, and also view artifacts from the 1997 movie. A "bonus" feature on the Eastland disaster here in Chicago was very well done. By far the most compelling features of the exhibit are the full-size recreations of the ship's interior including First Class and Steerage. The centerpiece is the Grand Staircase. Due to height constraints, this particular version lacked the skylight. Also, the staff won't let anyone ascend higher than the third step and the staircase was bathed in a hideous yellow light. I should mention, too, that the vast majority of the artifacts displayed actually came from the Olympic and the Britannic, Titanic's nearly identical sister ships. The iceberg room is downright chilling (in a figurative, not literal, sense). Here, you view a digitally animated film of the Titanic making her final plunge from the same perspective as those who were shivering in the lifeboats. The exhibit description states, "The visit will take around 1 hour." I respectfully disagree. You will need considerably more time to properly see everything. You can take your time, nobody will rush you. read more

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This was an okay exhibit. I knocked off a couple of stars due to limited new info, long lines and crowds (despite purchasing timed tickets), and it felt stuffy with no air flow. The only highlight of this exhibit was the portion on the Eastland disaster since it brought home the topic of boat safety. read more

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We purchased Flex tickets so we could enter any time. We arrived about 20 minutes before opening time and they let us go on in. I'm so glad that we arrived early in the day because our group practically had a private experience. There were only a few other people who were touring the exhibit the same time we were. Our group of five had plenty of time to take photos and enjoy the experience. By the time we left there was a long queue of people waiting to get in. The experience would not have been nearly as enjoyable if it had been crowded when we went through. My suggestion- purchase Flex tickets and arrive early. Also- there are NO restrooms available in the exhibit area. You have to walk to the public restrooms in the mall. The only thing that we didn't appreciate was that none of the employees were friendly. A few were downright unfriendly, and a few others were totally unhelpful. read more

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Nice exhibit, unfortunately you cannot climb to the top of the stairs. Besides that it was a really good experience. read more

Titanic The Exhibition - Historical Tours Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Obviously the exhibits in St. Louis and Gatlinburg are going to be more complete and better, as they are established museums. However, for a traveling museum, they included a decent amount of information. My biggest complaint however, was that the building had no air conditioning, and the temperature outside was well into the upper 90s that that day. So being in this building was actually not that comfortable, and was like being in a sauna. It was a hot and humid mess, and many people just left part way through because they couldn't tolerate the sauna like atmosphere. Early on, a staff member had told us just after we entered the exhibit, that if we got too hot to let an employee know. However, while going through the entire exhibit, I never saw a staff member. There was nobody to tell if you had a medical emergency, or way to call for help. There were no water fountains, and you were not allowed to bring a bottle of water through the exhibit either. The only bathroom was located on the 2nd floor, and you had to use it either before or after the exhibit. And it was even hotter on the second floor!!! I was so physically uncomfortable, and couldn't tolerate the environment anymore, that I just took a bunch of pictures of things and walked out, not even enjoying the experience . I gave up, and no longer cared... besides, I've been to the actual museum in TN anyways. By the time you get to the stairs, nobody was even stopping to take pictures on it, because they just wanted to leave from the heat. I also noticed that the price point for a traveling exhibit was the same as if you had gone to the full sized museum in TN, which was far more extensive with more artifacts, interactive exhibits, and way more information. It just felt like for the price point, we should've had some air conditioning. read more

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The lines were very long and just not very interesting . The staircase was beautiful and the heart necklace but just didn't seem very interesting. Was great movie the titanic but exhibit was just average. read more

Titanic The Exhibition - Historical Tours Near Me - Skokie, Illinois

Great exhibit! Lots of museum-like displays with artifacts from the Titanic and its sister ships. It also offered great replicas/photo opps of the grand staircase, white hallway leading to cabins and a sensory experience that included an iceberg and sound effects from after the collision. Lots to read, too, ranging from descriptions of the artifacts to dining room menus and profiles of several victims and survivors. As a bonus, there was also a space dedicated to Chicago's Eastland disaster. Overall, it was very well done! read more

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If you are looking to see real artifacts from the actual titanic, this is not it. All relics are from other white star line ships. The VR experience was not impressive and was very short My fav part was the rooms that they recreated. That was nice to see It was WAY too hot. All in all, I was not impressed read more

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What an interesting experience to be had! This was my son's birthday present and we all enjoyed it. Everything was put together very well. It was rather eerie when observing many of the artifacts on display, but was awesome gaining further knowledge regarding the most haunted historical drama in the world. Upon entry you are given a boarding pass with an actual human being who was on the ship. It is further divided whether or not you were a first, second, or third class passenger. Individuals are then taken into a room to view a short film. From that point on you wander from room to room to observe actual artifacts accumulated from the shipwreck. Peoples' stories line the wall, both of the survivors and of the deceased. It is a very haunting experience, but so informative. There are also hallway corridors set up for both the first and third class passengers. Both my husband and son were fortunate to be first class, whereas I was a third class passenger. However, the Titanic had the best accommodations for all at the time. The grand staircase was also on display, the most elegant feature of the Titanic. At the end there was also a short display about the Eastland Disaster, Chicago's very own "Titanic." This was a nice touch to the overall exhibit. Highly recommend this experience while it's still here! read more

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HOP ON BOARD THE GOOD SHIP TITANIC, Y'ALL! Get ready. You have stumbled on a review of Titanic The Exhibition from an amateur Titanic expert (self-proclaimed of course). Of course, I attended the exhibit on the day closest to the 112th anniversary of the sinking and OF COURSE I dressed up. Yes. I showed up to the Old Orchard Mall in Skokie Illinois like I was the first-class-queen-of-the-night. Heart of the ocean and all. No one else was dressed up. People thought I might have been a part of the exhibit. There was a long line when we walked in, but it moved quickly! The first thing you do is receive a boarding pass- the staff was very unenthusiastic about this. You then take a photo with a green screen, which turns into a photoshopped picture of you having a "Jack-and-Rose" moment at the front of the ship. My "boarding group" was then ushered into a small room where we watched a short movie giving us an overview of Titanic's history. This is very basic if you are familiar with Titanic, but great for beginner-enthusiasts! At the end of the film, the attendant announced that we were not allowed to sit on any furniture or touch any of the items on display, as they kept breaking. At first, I thought this was odd, because it is common practice to not touch anything at a museum is it not? I soon understood why they had to say this, because many of the items are out in the open, almost set up like a photo-op! If you are looking to see actual artifacts from the Titanic, this is not the right exhibit for you. Titanic The Exhibition only has replicas OR relics from the White Star Line company. Many of the things we saw were actually used on board one of Titanic's sister ships. Should you like to see real Titanic pieces, I would recommend the permanent exhibits in Pigeon Forge or Branson! I particularly enjoyed the replica rooms you could walk through in this exhibit! They do a good job staging what it would have looked like when you would have boarded the ship. There is also a first class stateroom, but it was blocked off by velvet ropes (these seemed placed last minute, so I wonder if it used to be something people could walk through?). A key moment of the exhibition is walking to the Grand Staircase! Apparently people used to be able to walk up and down it (cue another Jack-and-Rose moment!), but someone had recently fell through when I visited, so there was a permanent attendant to keep watch. She was very good at letting each party have their own moment to take a photo with the staircase! There are also benches in this area if you need a rest (be warned, this exhibit is VERY hot!). You will then be taken into the boiler room and eventually up on "deck" during the fateful evening. This part is a little cheesy with the LED stars, but I liked it. The exhibit will then show you a projection of what the sinking looked like from the POV of a lifeboat. From there, you actually learn about the Chicago Eastland disaster of 1915! It was a neat touch, and I appreciated the amount of artifacts. The end of the exhibit features some movie props, including the famous Rose drawing and the heart of the ocean. There were also two costumes on display- I was surprised that the only thing separating them from patrons was a velvet rope! There is also a decent room about the exploration voyages- yes, they did recognize the most recent submersible accident from 2023. This was neat, and they did have actual things that the crew wore during their missions! Overall I think this is a great experience for people who know nothing about Titanic. Unfortunately this felt more like a money-grab-experience than an exhibition, but I truly enjoyed the replica rooms. Attached to the Titanic Exhibition is actually Downton Abbey Exhibition! I believe they sell 2-in-1 tickets if you are interested. Despite a certain lack, I still enjoyed myself. Thanks for everything, Titanic! read more

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This might be the worst exhibit that I have ever experienced. Bought tickets ahead of time yet still had to wait in line upon arrival. Once inside, it seemed like most of the "experiences" seen in commercials were missing. Everyone running the exhibit were young people not doing their job and goofing off. Once you reach the souvenir shop, you're surprised by how quick the exhibit was and every souvenir looks cheaply made with "print-on" logos from the White Star Line. This exhibit was treated more like a zoo rather than an homage to the sinking of the Titanic. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY. read more

If you're a big Titanic enthusiast like myself you won't learn anything new, but it was still a fun experience. The only negative I can say is that the exhibit lacks air conditioning, it made the environment unpleasant at times. read more

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Not bad but not great. Lots of authentic White Star Line artifacts but only a handful from the Titanic. The Grand Staircase just ends at the ceiling, the beautiful stained-glass dome is NOT reproduced. Also, go to the washroom before you go in; if you ask, they tell you to go out in the mall. It's an old department store, there must be a washroom somewhere. read more

The place was hot hot hot. No AC no fans. We were told it was because the weather has been so warm. The exhibit was dark In most spots due to them turning down the lighting because of the heat. ??? Which made no sense. And Thursday was a cooler day outside. Many people left the exhibit due to the heat etc. so disappointing. There were 4 of us who made the trip to Skokie and very very disappointed to say the least. It would be nice to receive free tickets to give it another try. They should have cancelled the exhibit if they had no air conditioner or fans. read more

We enjoyed the exhibit but wish there had been more rooms set up like the one they had. It seemed a bit run down. The videos were nice but would have helped if they had had closed caption as I am hard of hearing. With a reserved time, we thought the groups would be less. For the space, this would have been nice. read more

This is a somewhat interesting exhibit which is greatly overpriced. For the last week the AC has been broken. It's uncomfortable at best and dangerous at worst - especially for the elderly. Restrooms on the second floor of this defunct department store are small. One wonders about the safety of the building. read more

So disappointing, $52 for nothing. FIRST , several doors state do not enter , directions not really clear, no bathrooms. Have to go to the outside bathrooms or use the restaurant next door. SECOND, the displays are different rooms and not consistent , no flow . My friend uses a cane( broke her leg) and there were no seats throughout exhibit to just sit for a few minutes and enjoy the ambience, even the little movie . Only reprieve was sitting in the life boat at the end of the exhibit. We and other guests at times couldn't find the door to get to next room and exhibit. I asked one of the attendants a question about the exhibit and had not a clue. I'm not sure if either of them even knew the history of the Titanic , lol . The artifacts (most of them) did not state if they were retrieved from the Titanic or replicas . It was such a disappointment, and expensive . AND it was very warm and no air. read more

We bought combination tickets for Downton Abbey and Titanic for last Friday. When we arrived we were told Downton Abbey was no longer available during the week and that we should come back tomorrow. We drove over an hour each way to the exhibit and that didn't work for us. They wouldn't refund the difference in the ticket price and instead gave us a qr code to use to request one. After using it, twice and uploading the requested paperwork, Fever hasn't even acknowledged either request for a partial refund even though the first one was sent over a week ago. In addition, the Titanic exhibit had malfunctioning lights over numerous display cases so you couldn't even see what was in them! SCAM COMPANY!! DON'T GIVE THEM YOUR MONEY!! read more

The area was dimly lite and excessively hot. All of the flooring transitions from area to area were not marked or even lite. I was very disappointed in the lack of color and darkness of the exhibit. The line was long and moved slowly. For the cost of the experience, I was disappointed. If this was a high school students project, I would give it a c-. read more

It was really not very interesting and some parts were very poorly constructed. I had greater expectations and it just didn't meet them.

It was way too hot in there with no air flow at all. Thought the lighting was too dim throughout. One exhibit case wasn't even lighted and several had no placard describing the contents. Very few actual artifacts from the Titanic; many were from sister ships or reproductions. My sister has been to two other exhibits that she said were far superior. It was just kindof underwhelming and overpriced. read more

If I hadn't been to the first Titanic exhibition years ago at the Museum of Science and Industry I'd give this another star. But because it's in the old empty Bloomingdale's store, they are somewhat limited in its size. The older one had an actual piece of the exterior of the ship and you could see how tall it was when you were standing next to it. Also, back then when you walked out onto the Titanic's promenade, the temperature was just above freezing, so looking out over the railing to the 'water' you could see why so many passengers didn't want to get into a tiny lifeboat in the freezing cold ocean when the ship was warm. Here the temperature while walking the promenade was about 75 degrees so you didn't get the same feeling. What was better, at least when I went to this Old Orchard exhibit, you could actually step onto the 'grand staircase' and someone in your party could take your picture. At the museum, you weren't allowed on it at all, and at the exhibit in Las Vegas, the only time you could walk on it was when you paid THEM to take your picture. Bottom line, if you're a Titanic buff, you'll really enjoy your time here, lots of information and artifacts of the ship and its passengers to see. read more

It was an amazing and informative experience. I liked that you had a scheduled time for your walking tour, that way it's not overly congested. I really appreciated that. It allowed me plenty of time to explore without having crowds of people everywhere. Well organized, beautiful and extremely enlightening. Location was convenient with plenty of free parking. read more

This would have been a better experience if our Saturday 2pm ticket time wasn't ridiculously oversold. We were completely packed into each room with other customers (that's how I felt, rather than a guest or visitor), so it was not easy to see the items and collection without jockeying for a view. Plus, it was really stuffy and there was little to no air circulation. Second, almost nothing in this exhibit was a true Titanic artifact. They were items from the sister ships: Britannic and Olympic. Not exactly the same authenticity for a Titanic exhibit. In its favor: the recreation of a few rooms and a stateroom hallway was good. And I really enjoyed the bonus room at the end: Chicago's maritime disaster, the Eastland boat disaster on the Chicago River. Also, I learned the Titanic passengers for whom Chicago was the intended destination. If you've been to the Branson, Missouri exhibit or seen another traveling Titanic exhibit, this will probably disappoint. But if it's your first, it's OK but don't book at a peak time or it will be hard to enjoy. read more

It was soooo hot the entire time in this exhibit. I just kept wanting to rush thru it, so I could get cooler since I thought I was going to pass out. The actual exhibit was ok- surely not worth the amount we spent by getting platinum tickets. The displays were ok- you could see cardboard and wood poking thru some of the areas though. It would have been worth it if the event cost $20.00 going thru, and the a/c was working. The VR experience was a joke, and my wife didn't even finish it. The cartoon AI was not impressive. Truly, the museum exhibit of the Titanic is 100 times better than this. read more

Fever is a joke and their customer service is poor at best! Weeks ago we purchased tickets to see the TITANIC Exhibit in Chicago for June 25. This morning my wife went to the doctor and she tested positive for Covid19. I reached out to the website to exchange tickets for another date, because he said she needed to be fever free for 24 hours. I chatted with an AI bot who provided no help or real information, but did connect me with a person, who said she'd send me an email with a solution. The solution was to transfer our tickets to another Fever ticket holder and that the policy states that we needed to notify them 48 hours in advance. My wife didn't feel ill until last night so tough to notify them in their time frame. This is an exhibit, not a performance, they have tickets available for next two weeks, including tickets for the the time of our tickets. So, why not exchange the tickets and provide at the minimum some form of customer the service, but they said no. This is ridiculous customer service and we will NEVER PURCHASE TICKETS FROM FEVER AGAIN! Also, the email communications had many typo's one of my favorites is "there're." read more