ATLANTA, June 4, 2009 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- RMS Titanic, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Exhibitions, Inc. (Nasdaq:PRXI), announced today that Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will open at Discovery Times Square Exposition on June 24, 2009 for a limited engagement. Located in the heart of Times Square, at the former printing press room of The New York Times, the 12,500 square foot Exhibition will feature the largest collection of Titanic artifacts, many on display for the first time after being recovered 12,460 feet below the ocean's surface. For more information please visit www.discoverytsx.com.
This blockbuster Exhibition, seen by more than 22 million people worldwide, takes visitors on a journey back in time to relive the powerful story of Titanic's fateful voyage. Visitors begin their chronological journey through the life on board by first assuming the identity of a real Titanic passenger and then moving through a series of dramatic galleries including the Ship's construction, life on board, ill-fated sinking, and recent artifact rescue efforts. They will marvel at the re-created first- and third-class cabins, visit the Grand Staircase, and press their palms against an iceberg while learning countless stories of heroism and humanity.
"Ninety-seven years after embarking to New York City, we are proud to announce that the world's most famous passenger liner, RMS Titanic, will complete its maiden voyage," states Chris Davino, interim CEO, Premier Exhibitions, Inc. "For more than 15 years Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition has waited to bring the famous Ship to life in New York and this exciting partnership with Discovery Times Square Exposition in a prime location, is an ideal opportunity for the Exhibition. On that calm night in April 1912, more than 1500 passengers met the same fate no matter their class or place in society. A horrific ending to what was a joyous journey. Their story is our story and it is our honor and duty to share these treasures with New York at such a poignant time."
RMS Titanic, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Exhibitions, Inc. is the only company permitted by law to recover objects from the wreck site of Titanic. The Company was granted Salvor-in-possession rights to the wreck site of Titanic by a United States federal court in 1994 and has conducted seven research and recovery expeditions to Titanic's debris field and recovered more than 5,500 artifacts.
Premier Exhibitions, Inc. is a major provider of museum-quality touring exhibitions throughout the world.
Tickets now on-sale for Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. For individual tickets call 866.9.TSXTIX (866.987.9849), 212.352.3101, or visit www.DiscoveryTSX.com. Tickets are available for $17.50 (child 4-12), $19.50 (adult), and $18.50 (senior +65). Group tickets are also available by calling 866.9.NYCTIX (866.692.2849).
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