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photos courtesy of Dr. Robert Ballard/Ocean Exploration Trust
In 1985, Dr. Robert Ballard was tasked with a top-secret Navy mission to locate two lost nuclear submarines. To keep the assignment hidden, he needed a cover story, so he said he was searching for the RMS Titanic. The twist? He found it.
Step inside this cinematic, immersive exhibition and follow Ballard’s high-stakes race against time. Through rare objects from the original expedition, newly declassified footage, and gripping personal accounts, Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission reveals how espionage, innovation, and intuition led to one of the most significant discoveries of the 20th century.
This exhibition is currently in development and is subject to change.
'Finding Titanic: The Secret Mission' is a traveling exhibition produced and toured internationally by Flying Fish in collaboration with Ocean Exploration Trust.
This exhibition is currently in development and is subject to change.
What You’ll Experience:
Enter the mission. Step into a Cold War-era operation where the stakes were as high as the pressure on the ocean floor.
Explore objects and tech. See real equipment used during the expedition, including cameras, robotics, and Ballard’s personal gear.
Feel the tension. Relive the final days of the search and the moment Ballard realized what he’d found.
Dive into history. Experience never-before-seen footage captured during the discovery—and learn why the Titanic was left undisturbed.
Look to the future. Discover how this mission inspired a new wave of ocean exploration and sparked a global legacy.
The Mission. The Myth. The Discovery.
Uncover the true story behind the Titanic’s discovery—and the mission that was never meant to find her.
Specifications
Size:
5,000 sq. ft. scalable +/- 1,500 sq. ft / 500 ㎡ scalable +/- 150 ㎡
Production Time:
Ten (10) working days for installation; seven (7) for deinstallation
Freight:
Three (3) 53 ft trucks + One (1) climate-controlled trailer (estimated)
Languages:
American English & Latin American Spanish
Premiere Venue:
Peoria Riverfront Museum
Peoria, IL, USA
September 26, 2025 – January 5, 2026
Wichita, KS, USA
May 22, 2026 – September 7, 2026
Allentown, PA, USA
September 28, 2026 – January 19, 2027
Charlotte, NC, USA
February 13, 2027 – April 25, 2027
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