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Accommodation, restaurants, other attractions.

Vehicles approaching Belfast on the M1 or M2 should follow the signs to Belfast City Airport M3, taking the first exit for Titanic Quarter. Follow signs for Titanic Belfast. Driving past Titanic Belfast you will see Titanic Studios on the left and the TEC on the right.

Vehicles approaching via the Sydenham Bypass should follow signs for Titanic Quarter and follow the instructions above.

There are 520 secure, underground parking spaces at Titanic Belfast with additional underground spaces available at Belfast Met. There are also two surface Pay and Display car parks available along Queen’s Road.

Directions by car

The TEC is a pleasant stroll from Belfast City Centre or from Central Station. Cross the River Lagan on one of the three bridges and follow signs for Titanic Belfast or Titanic Quarter. Approximate distance from both City Hall and Central Station is 1.3 miles, walking time 20-30 minutes.

Directions by foot

The nearest station is Titanic Halt.  Walk time from the station is approximately 15 minutes.

Train timetables are available from translink.co.uk.

Directions by transit

Metro Service 26 runs to  Titanic Quarter from Belfast City Centre. The Belfast Glider Service G2 also operates between Belfast City Centre and Titanic Quarter regularly. Timetables are available on translink.co.uk.

Belfast is served by two airports – George Best Belfast City Airport – which is a short 5-10 minute drive from the TEC, and Belfast International Airport which is a 25-30 minute drive.

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Belfast International Airport: belfastairport.com

Dublin Airport: dublinairport.com

Titanic Quarter is easily accessible by sea with ferry crossings from both Scotland and England. Operators and travel times vary, please see both Stena Line and P&O Irish Sea who have daily crossings.

Titanic Quarter is home to a c.120-bed Premier Inn overlooking Abercorn Basin, the Odyssey and Titanic Belfast.

As well as the Titanic Hotel Belfast, located in the old Harland and Wolff Headquarters, featuring the beautifully restored Drawing Offices, and is just a few minutes along Queen’s Road from the TEC.

Belfast also has over 80 accommodation properties, ranging from Quality Bed & Breakfasts and hostels to 2, 3 and 4 star hotels.

Further details of where else to stay in Belfast City Centre are available from Visit Belfast .

Many of the events held at the TEC will have public catering facilities which are delivered by the TEC’s catering team. If you wish to eat outside of the venue, Titanic Quarter is home to an eclectic mix of eateries and cafés including:

Bistro 401 & The Galley, at Titanic Belfast

Choose from the Bistro’s restaurant menu featuring the best of local produce or sample speciality teas, coffees and delicacies at the Galley.

Address: Titanic Belfast, 1 Olympic Way, Queen’s Road, Belfast BT3 9EP

Call: +44 (0) 28 9076 6386

Visit: titanicbelfast.com

Located at the base of the ARC apartments, the inter-church run Dock is a cosy pop-up café with a difference. Check out the Honesty Box!

Address: Dock Café, ARC Retail, 2a Queen’s Road, Titanic Quarter, Belfast BT3 9DT

Visit: thedockchurch.org

Linen Lounge, at Belfast Metropolitan College

Morning coffee, bistro lunches and fine dining – prepared and served by the upcoming stars of Belfast’s catering industry. Open during term times. Tel. number below for evening reservations.

Address: Belfast Metropolitan College, Titanic Quarter Campus, 7 Queen’s Road, Belfast BT3 9FQ

Call: +44 (0) 28 9026 5177

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Thyme Restaurant, at Premier Inn

Open to the public, the hotel’s Thyme restaurant serves a full range of food, snacks and refreshments.

Address: Premier Inn, 2A Queens Road, Belfast, BT3 9DT

Call: +44 (0) 871 527 9210

Visit: premierinn.com

Open weekdays and Thursday evenings, PRONI’s café provides cooked breakfasts, hot and cold food, pastries and refreshments.

Address: PRONI, 2 Titanic Boulevard, Titanic Quarter, Belfast BT3 9HQ

Call: +44 (0) 28 90 534800

Visit: proni.gov.uk

Titanic’s Dock & Pump House Café 1401

Enjoy breakfast, snacks and lunches in the shadow of the cavernous dry-dock where RMS Titanic was fitted out.

Address: Cafe & Visitor Centre, Queen’s Road, Belfast BT3 9DT

Call: +44 (0) 28 9073 7813

Visit: titanicsdock.com

Odyssey Pavillion

Pizza Hut, Rockies Sports Bar and authentic Chinese cuisine at the Red Panda restaurant offer something for every palate.

Address: The Odyssey, 2 Queen’s Quay, Belfast BT3 9QQ

Call: +44 (0) 28 9045 8806

Visit: odysseyarena.com

In addition to Titanic Quarter eateries, Belfast City Centre offers a full range of restaurants, pubs and clubs to suit all ages and tastes, from fine dining Michelin stars to some of the best fish and chip shops in the world! Further information can be found on the Visit Belfast website.

Titanic’s Dock & Pump House

A reminder of a bygone age in which the dreams of men soared to new heights.

Located a short stroll from Titanic Belfast, the Thompson Dry Dock and Pump House is another tangible link to the legend of RMS Titanic.

The engineering achievement of the Edwardian age is almost perfectly preserved inside the pump house. Visitors have the opportunity to descend the 44 feet to the bottom of the dock where Titanic last sat on dry ground and experience the scale of the world’s most famous ship.

Titanic Belfast

Visit the world’s largest Titanic visitor experience – a ‘must do’ attraction in Belfast.

Located in the heart of Belfast, this world-leading visitor experience features nine interpretive and interactive galleries – the Titanic Experience that explore the sights, sounds, smells and stories of RMS Titanic, as well as the city and people which made her.

Explore the shipyard, walk the decks, travel to the depths of the ocean and uncover the true legend of Titanic, in the city where it all began.

The Discovery Tour

Discover the legacy of RMS Titanic through this one hour guided walking tour.

Taking a step back in history, the Discovery Tour invites guests to walk in the footsteps of the people who designed and built RMS Titanic. Learn about the historic Drawing Offices, as well as the original slipways where she was built.

Visitors then arrive in the present day, and are guided through the iconic Titanic Belfast building, learning of the thinking behind its concept and the fascinating symbolism within its architectural features.

Experience the world’s last remaining White Star vessel!

Walk the decks, explore the ship and take a journey through over 100 years of authentic maritime and social history.

Restored to her former glory, SS Nomadic will transport you back in time. get a unique insight into the fascinating life of RMS Titanic’s original tender ship, to her days in service in two world wars and her later life as an entertainment venue in Paris.

A Guide to Visiting Titanic Belfast In 2024: Tours, What To Expect + History

By Author Gillian Birch

Posted on Last updated: January 2, 2024

A visit to Titanic Belfast is one of the most popular things to do in Northern Ireland .

Located right on the slipways where RMS Titanic was designed, built and launched, the enigmatic Titanic Museum tells the now-infamous story incredibly well.

Visitors can expect exhibits, replica staterooms, photos, documents and 21st century technology. You’ll see, hear and even SMELL the shipbuilding process during your tour!

Below, you’ll find everything from how much Titanic Belfast tickets cost to what to expect from your visit (and what to see a short walk away). 

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Some quick need-to-knows about Titanic Belfast

Photo © Chris Hil via Ireland’s Content Pool

Although a visit to the Titanic Museum is fairly straightforward, there are a few need-to-knows that’ll make your visit that bit more enjoyable.

1. Location    

Titanic Belfast is in the heart of Belfast’s Titanic Quarter where it overlooks the River Lagan. It’s a 25-minute walk from both the Belfast Cathedral Quarter and St George’s Market and a 35-minute walk from Ormeau Park .

2. Opening hours

Opening hours at the Titanic Experience vary according to season. From October to March it’s open 10am to 5pm (Thurs-Sunday). For April and May it’s open 9am to 6 pm. From June to August it’s open 9am to 7pm. More info on opening hours here .

3. 2024 Admission

• Adult £24.95
• Child (5-15) £11.00
• Child (under 5) Free
• Family Pass (2 adults, 2 children) £62.00
• Senior (60+) [Mon-Fri Only] £19.00

4. A whole lot of history

The RMS Titanic story starts in 1909 when is was commissioned by the White Star Line and built by Harland and Wolff Shipyard for around £7.5 million. However, the remarkable history of Harland and Wolff goes back to 1861. This specialist shipyard built a successful fleet of ocean liners along with HMS Belfast for the Royal Navy and P&O’s Canberra.

The story behind the Titanic Belfast   

The Titanic is one of the most famous ships ever launched. Designed, built and launched by Belfast’s leading shipbuilders, Harland and Wolff, it is a fascinating story that led to the epic blockbuster movie of the same name.

Sadly, the luxury liner is not remembered as being the largest ship afloat at that time, but for the disaster that unfolded during her maiden voyage

Belfast circa 1900

In the early 20th century, Belfast was buzzing with industry, particularly shipbuilding, rope-making, linen and tobacco production. Around 15,000 Belfast residents were employed by the leading shipyard, Harland and Wolff, under the ambitious Chairman, Lord Pirrie.

Commissioned by White Star Line as a new luxury liner for their fast Transatlantic fleet, the RMS Titanic was the largest man-made moveable object in the world. It had the latest refinements in luxury including a heated swimming pool, escalators, hot and cold water in each stateroom and a glittering ballroom.

A Titanic disaster

As the ship sailed out on its maiden voyage, a crew of engineers and fitters from Belfast were onboard to complete any last-minute details. Steaming through the icy waters of Newfoundland Canada at an impressive 20 knots per hour, the Titanic struck an iceberg. It pierced the hull and the “unsinkable” liner sank to a watery grave taking more than 1500 crew and passengers with it.

The different Titanic Exhibition tours

Photo © Chris Hill via Ireland’s Content Pool

So, there are a couple of different tours of the Titanic Exhibition that you can head off on, depending on what way you want to explore it.

Below, you’ll find info on a guided and a self-guided tour of the Titanic Centre (note: if you make a booking through a link below we  may  make a small commission which we very much appreciate).

1. Titanic Experience (self-guided)

Admission to the Titanic Experience Tour includes a self-guided tour through a series of galleries. Surround yourself with the sights, sounds and smells of booming Belfast shipyards as you discover the social history of the people and city of Belfast.

Embrace the story of the Titanic, from plans to launch and subsequent sinking. A drama and a tragedy in this epic Titanic Experience!

• What to expect: Follow the one-way route through 9 interactive galleries at your own pace
• Self-guided: Yes
• Duration: 1.5 to 2.5 hours
• Price: Adults £19.50 / Child £8.75
• SS Nomadic: Included
• Book your ticket/see reviews

2. The Discovery Tour (guided)

Follow your informative guide via a personal headset on this 1.7 mile/2.8km Discovery Tour around the historic slipways and huge Titanic Belfast building.

Along the way, learn about maritime metaphors hidden in the attraction and discover the symbolic importance of this contemporary design.

See the Drawing Offices where Thomas Andrews and his colleagues designed the Titanic. Follow the stages of construction of these Olympic class behemoths, culminating in their grand launch.

• What to expect: Indoor and outdoor walking tour of the slipways, drawing offices and secrets within the Titanic Belfast architectural design
• Guided: Yes with personal headset
• Duration: 1 hour
• Price: Adults £10 / Child £8
• SS Nomadic: included

Other things to see in and around the Titanic Quarter

After you’ve finished working your way around the Titanic Exhibition, there’s still plenty to see and do in the surrounding area.

Below, you’ll find info on everything from the building itself (it’s unique to say the least!) to the SS Nomadic and more.

1. The building itself 

Photos via Shutterstock

The landmark building housing the main Titanic Belfast attraction is a work of art in itself. It was designed by Todd Architects and took three years to complete at a cost of £77 million. The four 38m-high points represent the pointed hulls on the original ship and stand the same height as the original ship. The 5-story glass atrium has views of the docks and city. It is covered in aluminum shards which were specially designed to shimmer.

2. The SS Nomadic

Photo by Kuiper (Shutterstock)

Moored on the waterfront, the SS Nomadic was the tender to the RMS Titanic and is the only surviving White Star Line vessel in existence. Admission is included in your Titanic Experience ticket. Restored to its 1911 appearance, it has 4 decks and is a floating museum of interactive exhibits and information about life aboard the RMS Titanic.

3. The slipways

Photo left: Dignity 100. Photo right: vimaks (Shutterstock)

See the actual slipways down which the RMS Titanic and many other world-famous vessels have launched. Walk the replica white stone Promenade Deck and sit on benches arranged as they would have been on Titanic’s deck. See the positioning of the funnels and lifeboats. It’s a historic place to pause a moment and reflect in the many famous ships that have started their life on this very spot.

Things to do near Titanic Belfast

One of the beauties of a visit to the Titanic Museum in Belfast is that it’s a stone’s throw away from many of the best places to visit in the city .

Below, you’ll find everything from walks and food to St Anne’s Cathedral , lively pubs and much, much more.

1. The Samson & Goliath Cranes (3-minute walk)   

Photo by Gabo (Shutterstock)

Walk around the back of the Titanic Belfast building and you’ll see these mega Samson and Goliath cranes in the distance. Dominating the city skyline, they started working in the shipbuilder’s heyday and are now retired and preserved.

2. St Anne’s Cathedral (25-minute walk)

Located on nearby Donegall Street, the beautiful St Anne’s Cathedral dates back to 1899 and remains a centre of active worship in the city. See mosaics, carved stonework, stunning stained glass and sculptures.

3. Cathedral Quarter Belfast (30-minute walk)

Photo via Ireland’s Content Pool

St Anne’s Cathedral gives its name to the Cathedral Quarter in Belfast . This old merchant quarter with its cobbled streets and quirky bars has many grand buildings erected during Belfast’s prosperous linen and shipbuilding days.

FAQs about the Titanic Museum in Belfast

We’ve had a lot of questions over the years asking about everything from is the Titanic Centre worth visiting to what the different tours of the Titanic Museum in Belfast involve.

In the section below, we’ve popped in the most FAQs that we’ve received. If you have a question that we haven’t tackled, ask away in the comments section below.

Is the Titanic Museum in Belfast worth visiting?

Yes! A visit to the Titanic Exhibition in Belfast packs a punch. The way the story is told via interactive exhibitions, videos and smells is immersive, enjoyable and impactful. 

How long do the tours of Titanic Belfast take?

For the experience tour of the Titanic Museum in Belfast, all 1.5 – 2.5 hours. For the Discover Tour, all 1 hour.

What are the best hotels near Titanic Belfast?

You’ve the Titanic Hotel itself, which couldn’t be any closer, and you also have the Premier Inn (the one in the Titanic Quarter) and you have the Bullitt Hotel and more across the water.

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Sunday 26th of March 2023

Hello! I love your blog and use it for my Ireland trips' research and have passed the name along to friends. I will be going to Belfast next week and in looking into the Titanic, there is also a third option - the White Star Premium Pass. Do you have any insight into that ticket - value and duration? Interestingly it only starts bookings at noon, while the regular tour is 9am. I have read the museum is very crowded and was hoping to attend first thing, not sure if I should book this or not.

Keith O'Hara

Monday 27th of March 2023

Thanks Sharon! I hadn't heard about the White Star Premium Pass until today. I can't really tell the difference aside from the £10 you get to spend in the cafe, but I may well be wrong! Sorry I couldn't be of more help!

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• Take a thrilling “theme-park” ride into the past as you soar above the Shipbuilding yard to witness the Titanic being built
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• Enjoy a sensory tasting experience of truly remarkable Irish spirits
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Join our double headliner tour to discover two of Northern Ireland’s extraordinary landmarks for a voyage of discovery of both the world-famous Titanic Museum and the incredible Titanic Distillery. Led by a first-class expert local guide, begin your all-aboard journey to discover the legend that is the Titanic, followed by a magnificent tour to one of the most remarkable distilleries in the world. Enter and discover the Pumphouse of the original Titanic shipyard to enjoy a sensory interactive tasting experience of Ireland’s newest world-class whiskey. This tour offers an opportunity to combine not only the best of Northern Ireland’s premier cultural attractions but a unique immersion into its incredible industrial history but also its spectacular expertise in whiskey distillation.

On this fully guided tour, go beyond the stories that made headline around the world on the official Titanic Belfast “Discovery Tour”, for one of the most remarkable and memorable museum journeys, brough to life in ways you could never have imagined. Learn the story of how the Titanic was built, what happened in its final hours and the tragic personal stories that are forever intertwined in the legend, while learning new insights about the most famous maritime tragedy in the world. Discover the hidden symbolism in the iconic museum building as you walk in the footsteps of the designers and shipbuilders who brought the dream to life, right in the heart of Belfast from the past to the present.

This tour then continues along the docks of the once famed and busiest shipyards in the world, where your first-class local expert guide will lead you on a short, guided walk of the original Titanic Thompson Dock area, for a truly authentic insight before beginning a 60 minute fully guided tour of The Titanic Distillery. Discover the historic Pumphouse building of the Titanic shipyard dating back to the 19th century. Journey back in time and explore how the building which was once famed for its feat of engineering has been reimagined as the home of one of Ireland’s newest Distilleries. Enjoy a journey through the distillation process, before a sensory tasting experience of its hand-crafted spirits. Complete your trip with a visit to the remarkable gift-stores of both the titanic Museum and Titanic Distillery. So, take the gangway and hop on board this “All Aboard” unique experience that will create memories of your visit to Ireland, that few get to experience.

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Visit Belfast's most popular tourist attraction the Titanic Museum with our new Titanic Belfast tour ticket. The Titanic Museum is stop #5 on our hop-on hop-off tour and sits ahead of the famous slipways where the ship was built. Spread out over 6 levels and divided into 9 interactive galleries, you will learn the entire Titanic story from her birth in Belfast to her final resting place on the seabed. This newly renovated museum features interactive technology and special effects to fully enhance your visit, with one of the most immersive activities inside being The Shipyard Ride. The ride brings you on a journey of what life was like for a shipyard worker in Belfast using authentic reconstructions, sounds and smells to boost your experience. Included in your ticket is access to S.S Nomadic, the last White Star Line ship left in the world. Nomadic was used to ferry 1st and 2nd class passengers from Cherbourg, France onto the Titanic in April 1912 and famously carried the 'Unsinkable' Molly Brown.

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Titanic Belfast extends over nine interactive galleries, with multiple dimensions to the exhibition, drawing together special effects, dark rides, full scale reconstructions and innovative interactive features. Explore the shipyard, travel to the depths of the ocean and uncover the true legend of Titanic, in the city where it all began. The visit to Titanic lasts for 2.5 hours and afterwards we complete our day with some time in Belfast City where you are free to visit City Hall or take in some shopping at the beautiful Victoria Square Shopping Centre

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We will be on Azamara's Onward's 12-Day Intensive Ireland cruise in July.  While in Belfast, we intend to take the Black Taxi Troubles Tour and will reserve the Titanic Museum with the Discovery option.  The museum has timed entries.  Does anyone know how long we should allow for the museum?  Can we wait until closer to the sailing to make these reservations?  

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I spent about 3 hours at Titanic Belfast, counting time on the nearby SS Nomadic, one of Titanic’s tenders.  You can board Nomadic and explore its several decks.  It’s much bigger than what we modern cruisers think of as a tender, and I found it fascinating to walk in the footsteps of those passengers who were onboard from Cherbourg out to the ship.

You move through the museum at your own pace.  I read everything and took my time, as I found the exhibits interesting and very well done.  It can be seen in less time if you move a little faster than I did.

If you are sure you want to go, I would book any time now for a July visit.  I’d consider July to be peak tourist season, and with your other activity for the day, you would want a specific time.  I will add that I arrived about 30 minutes before my entry time, and I was welcomed in immediately.    

By the way, I had a very nice lunch at their cafe, so keep that in mind if it suits your plans.  

2 hours ago, Joanne G. said: I spent about 3 hours at Titanic Belfast    I read everything and took my time, as I found the exhibits interesting and very well done.  It can be seen in less time if you move a little faster than I did.    

I agree... I think we spent 2 1/2 hours there.   I am sometimes skeptical of Titanic venues as they seem to be everywhere, however, this is a really nice museum.  Gives you a good idea of what life was like in Belfast in the early 1900s - I almost think this is more of a Belfast museum than Titanic museum.

We took taxi from ship to museum, then after the museum we walked downtown which was a pleasant walk.

2 1/2 to 3 hours is about what we spent as well a couple years ago.  The museum is very well designed and has a lot to offer - we also spent time reading everything.  

The museum is well worth the visit.

The Black Taxi Tour is great and they will pick you up (if requested) at the pier and my guide/driver even dropped me of at the Titanic Museum.

Don't know about the timeslots as I bought my ticket right there at the museum without a problem. And yes I probably also spent 2-3 hours there, boarding the amazing SS Nomadic as well and walking on the place the big ship was built. There's also a Memorial with all the names of the souls who were lost at sea in that faithfull night in 1912...

If you're fan of Game of Thrones; there are some stained-Glas-Windows around commemorating the series.

• 2 weeks later...

3rdGenCunarder

Has anyone added the Discovery Tour to a visit to the museum? My ship (Cunard) offers a tour called the Titanic Trail, which is 3 hours, as opposed to the 1-hour museum tour. Has anyone done a ship's tour like that? 

And how much can I wander around on my own in that area? 

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As the   Titanic Experience  is a self-guided tour, the duration does depend upon pace and level of interest of our customers, however an average visit lasts 1½ - 2½ hours. This is normally followed by 30mins - 1 hour on board  SS Nomadic . Visitors can spend as long as they wish up until closing time. Our opening hours can be found   here .

Should you also wish to book our guided Discovery Tour , this will add a further hour to your visit. In total, a visit to Titanic Belfast can last up to 3 - 4 hours.

Is it a guided tour?

The   Titanic Experience , our nine interactive galleries tour, is self-guided - however there are staff throughout the exhibition to give extra information and guidance. Multimedia Guides are also available for an additional for an additional charge which can offer a semi-guided feel to the experience. Our award-winning   Discovery Tour is a guided walking tour, where you will find out fact and fable as you walk in the footsteps of the designers and shipbuilders who brought the dream to life.

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Once purchased, tickets cannot be exchanged or refunded except at the absolute discretion of Titanic Belfast Ltd.  Please read our Terms and Conditions for more information.

In light of COVID restrictions, we are happy to extend the validity of tickets should you be unable to visit on your original date, please contact our Welcome Team via [email protected] with your booking reference to rearrange your visit. 

What is your policy on artefacts?

To date, we have decided not to include artefacts from the Titanic Wreck Site and Debris Field for ethical reasons. Our strategic partner Dr Robert Ballard who discovered her wreck in 1985 shares this view and for this reason artefacts salvaged from Titanic do not currently form part of our exhibition. If an opportunity arose to further preserve or safeguard artefacts, this would be considered on a case by case basis. The Titanic Experience does contain many other original artefacts including Titanic's Plan, the Last Luncheon Menu, original Launch Notebook and   Launch Day Tickets, Lord Pirrie's   Pocket Watch  and many other fascinating items of cultural and historical interest. 

Do Titanic Belfast purchase or accept loans of artefacts?

Titanic Belfast are unable to provide information regarding artefacts as we do not have an on-site curator. If you are interested in donating/selling an artefact, please contact Siobhan McLaughlin at Belfast Maritime Trust on +44 (0)28 9073 0490.  

Can I see the replica Grand Staircase?

The Grand Staircase does not form part of the   Titanic Experience as it is part of our private event suites.

Titanic Belfast does endeavour to operate regular events where opportunities to dine in front of the Grand Staircase are offered, such as   Sunday Afternoon Tea.

Please keep an eye on our Offers and Events section for updates on when these events will resume.

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Yes, Gift Cards can be purchased online or via our Welcome Team on +44(0)28 9076 6386 and will be emailed out or can be posted to an address of your choosing for a small additional fee. Alternatively you can purchase a Gift Card in person in the Titanic Store or at our Visitor Services desk in the Grand Atrium.

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