Each year brings new opportunities to deepen our understanding of Titanic and share her story in meaningful ways. In 2025, rare artifact unveilings, artifact conservation, and new educational initiatives marked a defining chapter in how Titanic’s legacy continues to reach audiences around the world. Here’s a look at the moments, milestones, and artifacts that defined the year.
Our Authentic Artifact Unveilings
- Diamond Ring — This brilliant, one-of-a-kind diamond ring was unveiled in October at TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition in Las Vegas, marking its first public display in more than a decade.
- Black Glass Heart Necklace — This rare heart necklace was displayed for the first time ever in June at TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition in Orlando, after being recovered from a concretion and painstakingly conserved and reassembled to reveal its somber, curious beauty.
- Stoking Indicator Transmitter — This artifact was exhibited for the first time in April in Las Vegas to commemorate the anniversary of Titanic’s sinking and to help tell the story of the workers below decks.
Our Branding and Education Initiatives
- Our New Look — In April, we implemented new logos and branding for RMS Titanic Inc. and TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition.
- Our New Website — We launched a redesigned website featuring an updated, user-friendly experience with expanded content on Titanic’s wrecksite, our history of expeditions and conservation, immersive blogs, educational resources, and enhanced Exhibition information.
- Titanic Teacher Guides — We published three free Titanic Teacher Guides (for grades 4-6, 7-8, and 9-12) in June; they’ve since been downloaded by over 500 people in around the world.
- An Inside Look at Our Conservation Process — In June, we publicly performed our routine conservation treatment (on the artifact Little Piece) to invite guests into the conservation process.
- Our Blog — In February, we began publishing engaging stories, historical insights, and behind-the-scenes RMST perspectives on our blog, with the goal of connecting readers to Titanic’s artifacts and legacy, as well as our ongoing exploration.
Our Exhibitions
- Traveling Exhibitions — In addition to our two permanent TITANIC: The Artifact Exhibition locations in Orlando and Las Vegas, we debuted 12 traveling exhibitions that reached audiences across eight countries, including the United States, Canada, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, and Poland.
- Attendance Milestones — Nearly 36 million people worldwide have visited our Exhibitions.
- New Experiences — We introduced two new experiences at our Exhibitions, including a VR and Immersive Gallery (in partnership with Titanic: Honor and Glory); in November, we also piloted an interactive experience at our Poznań, Poland location.
- Our Tours — This year, for the first time ever, we launched guided tours in Las Vegas, and relaunched multiple guided tours in Orlando, including the Ship of Dreams Tour, The Titanic Kids Adventure Tour: The Cat, the Bear, & the Boat, Standing Strong: The Women on Titanic, Built in Belfast, and our Omens, Premonitions, & Superstitions Tour.
- Our Events — Our signature Titanic Dinner Gala event in Orlando were enjoyed by thousands of guests.
Our Collaborations
- Titanic Honor & Glory — Our partnership grew as we collaborated on a stained-glass window virtual model in our Exhibitions in September, as well as implementing new virtual gallery experiences in November.
- Mike Brady — The Oceanliner Designs historian visited our collections care facility in October to discuss artifact collection and Titanic with RMST President Tomasina Ray and researcher Ross Mumford.
- Titanic Girl Kim — The TikTok historical fashion influencer visited our Las Vegas location in September and shared her Edwardian clothing and expertise.
- Swiss Titanic Society — In August, RMST President Tomasina Ray delivered a presentation for the Society about our collection and conservation.
- MeisterWorks Publishing — MeisterWorks collaborated with us on designing and publishing our high school Titanic Teacher Guides.
- Belfast Titanic Society — In May, RMST President Tomasina Ray collaborated with former RMST Director of Education Sheryl Rinkol to host a presentation about artifact history and insights for the Society.
- The Titanic Guy, Raf Avila — In June, the popular content creator and influencer attended the black glass heart necklace unveiling and collaborated with RMST Social Media Coordinator Kaylee Jukich-Fish.
- Serena Neel — in March, the social media creator assembled a brick model of Titanic at our Las Vegas location.
- Road Scholar — RMST President Tomasina Ray led an online lecture for the travel non-profit Road Scholar, sharing RMST’s mission and work.
As we look ahead to a new year of exploration, education, and preservation, we’re grateful for your continued support and shared passion for Titanic’s story. From all of us at RMS Titanic Inc, we wish you a joyful holiday season and a bright year to come.