The Legend of the Titanic
The Immersive Exhibition
Relive one of the most shocking events of the 20th century and immerse yourself in the fascinating story of the Titanic. A unique immersive experience that will take you from the moments of its construction to the tragic end, allowing you to explore the most iconic and emotional aspects of the legendary ocean liner.
After the enormous internationally acclaimed successes of the productions Tutankhamun and The Last Days of Pompeii, Madrid Artes Digitales brings the world premiere of their third groundbreaking immersive exhibition to its flagship at Nave 16 in Matadero Madrid this September. Don’t miss it!
What to expect
The Legend Revives
Climb aboard the Titanic and explore the cultural and social context of the 20th century. Discover the most surprising facts about this era, delving into the fascinating stories of the Spanish passengers, the Titanic’s most important milestones and the profound social differences that marked her voyage.
Until the Orchestra Fell Silent
Experience through Virtual Reality a unique tribute to the Titanic band that will make you feel part of history. In an immersive 360º sound recreation, created exclusively for the exhibition, you will experience the orchestra’s final moment, connecting with the emotions of that night and the bravery that marked their last moments.
Stories Hidden Under the Sea
Join the Callaghan family, consisting of Arthur and his daughter Elizabeth, on their exciting adventure aboard the Titanic. On their way to New York, you will explore with them the most fascinating rooms of the ship and face the unexpected shipwreck as one of the passengers. In more than 1,200 m² of 360º projections, this immersive narrative will transport you directly into the heart of the legend.
Whispers from the past
Delve into the depths of the Atlantic Ocean in the metaverse room and discover the wreck of the Titanic from a unique and interactive perspective. You’ll go back in time to 1912 to tour the ship in all its splendour, from the majestic great hall with its iconic staircase to the iconic and elegant Café Parisien.
Soundtrack
Immerse yourself in The Legend of the Titanic from anywhere with the official soundtrack, composed by musician and composer René Merkelbach with a symphony orchestra of over 50 musicians.
Now you can enjoy this unique soundtrack, including a special tribute to the Titanic orchestra, on Spotify and Apple Music – relive the excitement of The Legend of the Titanic whenever you want!
Testimonials
Exhibition Professionals
Screenwriter
Nacho Ares (León, 1970)
He holds a degree in Ancient History from the University of Valladolid and a Certificate in Egyptology from the University of Manchester. He has dedicated his whole life to the dissemination of history through television and radio programmes, historical novels and essays.
He has been director of Revista de Arqueología, has published more than 300 articles in magazines and was a reporter on the television programme Cuarto Milenio.
Director and presenter of the programme SER Historia (SER channel), he is curator of our international exhibition “Tutankhamun” and screenwriter for “The Last Days of Pompeii”.
Director y presentador del programa SER Historia (cadena SER), es comisario de nuestra exposición internacional «Tutankhamón» y guionista de «Los últimos días de Pompeya».
Curator
Fernando José García Echegoyen (Zaragoza, 1962)
He is a master mariner and a master marine surveyor graduated at the University of Cádiz, having dedicated his entire life to this activity, investigating thousands of historical and contemporary maritime disasters. He has published several books on the subject with special emphasis on the shipwrecks of the Titanic and other historic ocean liners.
He collaborates with the TV Show Cuarto Milenio in which he has a fixed section on naval history, maritime news and mysteries of the sea called Cuaderno de Logácora. His work as a maritime popularizer in naval books and media is complemented on his website De los Oceanos, Libros y la Cultura naval (echegoyen.es) as well as on social networks.
He has been professionally researching the history of the Titanic for more than forty-five years and is the curator of our international exhibition The Legend of the Titanic, The Immersive Exhibition.
Compositor
Rene Merkelbach (Tilburg, 1966)
René Merkelbach is a composer and owner of his own studio “Audiocult”. With formal training in piano and extensive live and studio experience, he has contributed to 33 albums, including Within Temptation’s “Mother Earth.”
He began composing music for radio and TV commercials, including projects for brands like Opel, Haribo or Nike and expanded into the realms of theme parks, TV series, games, and animation series. Since 1999, he has composed music for the De Efteling theme park and collaborated with orchestras in Prague, Belgium, and the Netherlands.
He worked with MAD on the development of the soundtracks for Tutankhamun and The Last Days of Pompeii, and returns again to The Legend of the Titanic with a new masterful composition.
Production Studio
Sila Sveta
Sila Sveta is an international multimedia production studio founded in 2008. It is renowned for its distinctive visual style and an exceptional portfolio, including its contributions to immersive museums and exhibitions.
The studio collaborates with prestigious art institutions worldwide, curating multimedia exhibitions that have captivated audiences in over 15 countries.
Since 2022 Sila Sveta has collaborated with Madrid Artes Digitales in the creation of the content for the Immersive Room and the Virtual Reality experiences of The Last Days of Pompeii, Tutankhamun and now again for The Legend of the Titanic. The preparations for the following exhibition have allready started and will be showcased by the end of 2025.