we'd one free afternoon in belfast and much as i wanted to enjoy the hotel spa, the mister insisted we immerse ourselves in culture instead of the hot tub. hrmph. i'm usually too unrefined for museums and it took much persuasion to get me into this one. after all, we live in london. museums are free. i don't believe in having to pay to educate myself. however, i'm so glad the mister prevailed because this was one of the best museums i've ever been to and thoroughly enjoyed myself. in fact, the mister is now paying the price for his insistence when i bandy random irrelevant and irreverent titanic facts at dinner, leading to proportionate social awkwardness. like, 'did you know typhoid mary was originally from belfast?' it's a truly interactive museum. i used to hate that word because it reminded me of lame science centre activities but now i'm seeing it in a different light. the layout is thought-provoking and engaging, there's short, witty copy (see below!) and even a ride that takes the visitors through the titanic construction yard. if you've been to disneyland, it's sort of like the peter pan / snow white / pinocchio rides.
and here's a mock up of a first class cabin on the titanic, with otherworldly projections of well-heeled passengers and their servants.
worth every penny! and despite my multiple protestations, the mister ended up tearing me away from the exhibits (i was engrossed by the stories and lost track of time!) and rushing us to the airport. not bad for a chilly afternoon :)
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