Step aboard “Titanic: The Exhibition” at Westfield Old Orchard in Skokie. From May 28, 2024-Feb. 16, 2025, families will have the opportunity to embark on an interactive tour of one of the most captivating shipwrecks of all time.
While exploring the Titanic experience, you also have the option to immerse yourself in the Downtown Abbey exhibition, which is conveniently located at the same venue. Purchase a combo ticket to see both experiences on the same day.
This article was updated on Sept. 16, 2024 by Chicago Parent’s Audience Development Coordinator, Kari Zaffarano. Her work included her finding the most updated information about “Titanic: The Exhibition” and adding it to this post, aligning with Chicago Parent’s mission to provide the top parenting resources for local families. Questions? Please reach out to kari@chicagoparent.com.
Quick details about Titanic: The Exhibition
Now open
- Address: Westfield Old Orchard, 4905 Old Orchard Center, Skokie
- Hours: 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
- Cost: $33-plus/ages 13-plus, $24-plus/ages 4-12. Children ages 3 and under are free.
- Parking: Parking is available on the west side of Westfield Old Orchard. The Orange parking deck, Level 3 is closest to the exhibition.
@chicagoparent Step back in time with Titanic: The Exhibition! 🚢💼 ➡️ This immersive journey is now open from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily at Westfield Old Orchard. ➡️ Tickets are $33 for adults, $22 for kids 4-12, and free for kids under 4. ➡️ Receive a passenger boarding pass at the entrance and trace the footsteps of an actual Titanic traveler through the exhibit’s captivating narratives and settings. ➡️ Marvel at over 300 artifacts from the Titanic and its sister ships, plus items from James Cameron’s epic film. Walk on a glass floor above a representation of the ocean’s depths for a truly deep-sea experience. ➡️ The exhibit is great for kids who are old enough to watch “Titanic” and want to learn more about it. Especially if they’re history buffs! Let us know in the comments below if you plan on going! 👇 #TitanicExhibition #ShareChicagoParent #ChicagoMom #ChicagoParent #Chicago #ChicagoSuburbs #ChicagoDad #ChooseChicago #EnjoyIllinois ♬ оригинальный звук – RMS Titanic
Upon entering the experience, each guest will receive a unique boarding pass that corresponds to a real passenger on the Titanic. As you move through recreations of the ship, you will follow your passenger’s story and discover their fate.
The exhibit features over 300 artifacts from the Titanic, its sister ships and James Cameron’s iconic “Titanic” film. An immersive Discovery Gallery with a raised glass floor will give visitors the sense they are walking on the ocean floor as they view real artifacts from the Titanic shipwreck.
“Titanic: The Exhibition” is an exciting, dramatic and tragic story that guests of all ages will appreciate. When your family is ready to set sail, check out these helpful tips for visiting with kids, along with more family-friendly activities in Skokie.
Tips for visiting with kids
- Purchase your tickets online ahead of time to guarantee your spot. Each ticket is good for entry on your selected date and time.
- Not the best planner? That’s okay! Flex tickets allow you to enter at any time on your selected date, which means they’re perfect for families that feel like they’re always struggling to get out the door on time.
- Plan to spend about an hour at the experience.
- The entrance is a bit tricky, it’s located at the old Bloomingdale’s building but you must enter through the mall entrance, nearby Nando’s and Forever 21.
- Strollers are allowed, and restrooms are available on site.
- We recommend the exhibit for older kids who have already watched the “Titanic” movie and are interested to learn more. Perfect for history buffs!
Other things to do in Skokie
- After a museum visit, let your kiddos burn off some energy at these great outdoor playgrounds or indoor play places near Skokie.
- Shop ‘til you drop at these fun-filled toy stores near Skokie.
- Older kids can take another historical trip to the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center. Find free museum days in Chicagoland to plan your visit on a budget.
- End the day with something sweet with a trip to one of these dessert shops in Skokie.
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