Titanic. The Human Story is a self-guided exhibition on the story of the Titanic, set in the Smith & Caughey's Building at 253 to 261 Queen Street in the Auckland CBD. It is built around more than 200 original objects and life-size recreations of the ship's interiors, from first-class rooms to third-class quarters, so visitors move through the ship as well as through its history.
The visit runs about 80 to 90 minutes and uses an English audio guide that follows the passengers and crew through the events of 1912. Visitors who have been say the personal stories and the audio narration are the highlights, and that the room recreations and the objects that belonged to passengers make the story feel close. The exhibition is aimed at people who have followed the Titanic story for years as well as first-time visitors, and all ages are welcome, with under-15s needing an adult. Groups, schools and corporate bookings are catered for on the website. Our view is that it is a good city-centre choice for a relaxed afternoon, especially in a school holiday.