LAS VEGAS, July 8, 2013 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Premier Exhibitions, Incorporated (Nasdaq:PRXI) a leading presenter of museum-quality touring exhibitions around the - world, formally announced today in that after embarking on a three-city tour, Jewels of Titanic will end its journey at Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition at Luxor Hotel & Casino on July 21, 2013. Featuring diamonds, sapphires, pearls & gold, the - 15 priceless artifacts recovered from the - crash site of Titanic will likely never be seen again as a complete collection. The jewels will be removed from the - temporary gallery in Las Vegas NV & redistributed among various Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition displays in museums & exhibits around the - world. The complete exhibition of more than 250 artifacts will remain open at the - Luxor Hotel & Casino.
Viewed by thousands of visitors across the - nation, Jewels of Titanic began its journey in Atlanta, GA in late 2012 & continued on to Orlando, FL in early 2013 before reaching its final destination in Las Vegas, NV. This one-of-a-kind experience has brought together the - most dazzling artifacts recovered from the - crash site, fascinating visitors with the - history behind each piece, their intricacies & delicate designs & the - story behind their discovery.
“Since we began touring Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition 18 years of time ago, visitors have been fascinated by the - jewelry recovered from the - crash site. Jewels of Titanic was the - 1st time we brought this collection of artifacts together for the - public & we were able to share their astonishing story of discovery & the - history behind the - coveted Jewels of Titanic,” asserted Alexandra Klingelhofer, vice president of collections for RMS Titanic, Incorporated & Premier Exhibitions, Incorporated “Thousands of exhibition-goers have marveled at this unique collection & it was a joy to bring these incredible pieces of jewelry together for this unprecedented tour.”
The Jewels of Titanic tour launched as an initiative during the - Centennial commemoration of the - sinking of Titanic as a unique way to honor the - legacy of the - amazing ocean liner & her ill-fated passengers. Many of the - artifacts featured in Jewels of Titanic were found together in a leather Gladstone bag lying at the - bottom of the - ocean, & after undergoing conservation they were separated amongst the - traveling Exhibitions. Jewels of Titanic marks the - 1st time the - pieces have been seen by the - public as a complete collection.
WHAT: Jewels of Titanic ends three-city tour in Las Vegas NV on July 21, 2013.
WHERE: Las Vegas, NV, Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, Luxor Hotel & Casino
TICKETS: Jewels of Titanic is complimentary with paid admission to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. For more information, please call 404-842-2600 or visit www.RMSTitanic.net
About R.M.S. Titanic, Inc. – a wholly owned subsidiary of Premier Exhibitions, Incorporated R.M.S. Titanic, Inc., is the - only company permitted by law to recover objects from the - crash of Titanic. The Company was granted salvor-in-possession rights to the - crash of Titanic by a United States Federal Court in 1994 & has conducted eight research & recovery expeditions to Titanic recovering more than 5,500 artifacts. In the - summer of 2010, RMS Titanic, Inc., conducted a ground-breaking expedition to Titanic 25 years of time after its discovery, to undertake innovative 3D video recording, data gathering & other technical measures so as to virtually raise Titanic, preserving the - legacy of the - Ship for all time. Additional information about RMS Titanic, Incorporated is available at the - Company’s web site, www.RMSTitanic.net.
About Premier Exhibitions – Premier Exhibitions, Incorporated (PRXI), located in Atlanta, GA, is a major provider of museum quality exhibitions throughout the - world & a recognized leader in developing & displaying unique exhibitions for education & entertainment. The Company’s exhibitions present unique opportunities to experience compelling stories using authentic objects & artifacts in diverse environments. Exhibitions are presented in museums, exhibition centers & other entertainment venues. Additional information about Premier Exhibitions is available at www.prxi.com.
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