Fall River's Maritime Museum Showcases Titanic Collection on Remembrance Day

The museum is one of only six in the U.S. with a permanent Titanic exhibit, featuring artifacts and a 28-foot replica used in a classic film.

Apr. 15, 2026 at 9:08am

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A bold, geometric Art Deco-style illustration depicting the grand, sweeping silhouette of the RMS Titanic, rendered in a palette of navy, teal, and gold to capture the elegance and tragedy of the legendary ship.The Maritime Museum's Titanic collection honors the enduring legacy of the doomed ocean liner through artifacts, exhibits, and a dramatic architectural replica.Fall River Today

As the world commemorates the 114th anniversary of the Titanic disaster on April 15, the Maritime Museum at Battleship Cove in Fall River, Massachusetts is highlighting its extensive collection of Titanic-related artifacts and exhibits. The museum, founded in 1968, is one of only six in the U.S. with a permanent Titanic collection, featuring items recovered from the wreckage, an audio account from a Massachusetts survivor, and a large video exhibit about the ship's 1985 discovery.

Why it matters

The Maritime Museum's Titanic collection is a major draw for visitors to Fall River, helping to establish the city as a destination for those interested in the history and legacy of the doomed ocean liner. Promoting the museum's offerings is a top tourism priority for the local community, as it sets the city apart from other New England destinations.

The details

The centerpiece of the Maritime Museum's Titanic collection is a 28-foot replica of the ship used for special effects in the 1953 film 'Titanic.' The museum also features artifacts recovered from the wreckage, an audio account from a Massachusetts resident who survived the disaster, and a large video exhibit about the Titanic's 1985 discovery by Dr. Robert Ballard and the scientific vessels that have researched the underwater wreckage field, including Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute's Alvin submersible.

  • The RMS Titanic struck an iceberg and sank in the icy Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912.
  • The Maritime Museum at Battleship Cove was founded in 1968 and has maintained its Titanic collection for nearly six decades.

The players

Maritime Museum at Battleship Cove

A waterfront museum in Fall River, Massachusetts that houses one of the world's largest collections devoted to Titanic and nautical history.

Dr. Robert Ballard

The oceanographer who led the 1985 expedition that discovered the wreckage of the RMS Titanic on the floor of the Atlantic Ocean.

Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute

A research institution that has used its Alvin submersible to study the Titanic wreckage site.

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What they’re saying

“The fact that Maritime Museum has a Titanic collection is a huge differentiator for Fall River. So promoting the museum and helping it realize its full potential is one of our top tourism priorities.”

— Sandy Dennis, Executive Director, Creative Arts Network Inc. and Head of Fall River Waterfront Cultural District Team

What’s next

The Maritime Museum at Battleship Cove will be hosting special Titanic Remembrance Day events and programming on April 15th to commemorate the 114th anniversary of the disaster.

The takeaway

The Maritime Museum's extensive Titanic collection, one of the largest in the United States, has helped establish Fall River as a must-visit destination for those interested in the history and legacy of the doomed ocean liner. The museum's efforts to preserve and share this unique history are a point of pride for the local community.