Titanic Museum buys key piece of memorabilia from ‘Titanic’ film

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. (WVLT) – The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge has purchased an iconic piece of memorabilia that was prominently featured in the film “Titanic.”

Representatives said the ornate wood panel, which is known as the “door” featured prominently in the film, was recently purchased by the attraction and will become part of one of the largest permanent collections of Titanic artifacts.

The wood panel helped save the character Rose, portrayed by Kate Winslet, from drowning when the Titanic sank on its maiden voyage in 1912.

Fans of the film have speculated whether Jack, the film’s other main character, could have fit on the wood panel with Rose, thereby saving his life.

The museum said visitors to the Titanic Museum will now be able to consider what role movie artifact could have played in the characters’ survival.

The Titanic Museum purchased the movie prop on March 23 at the Heritage Auctions’ Treasures from Planet Hollywood auction. It has been in storage for two decades and was previously on display at Planet Hollywood in Orlando.

“Being able to obtain this highly-treasured prop used in the Titanic movie is a monumental acquisition for our attraction,” said Mary Kellogg-Joslyn, President of Titanic Museum Attractions. “It’s such an iconic part of the film’s history and popularity, and it will give fans of the movie a unique glimpse into this spectacular film. Adding this piece of memorabilia to our collection of Titanic artifacts will allow our guests to see this one-of-a-kind piece of movie history, and we are solidifying plans for how best to display it at both of our locations in the future.”

Kellogg-Joslyn said it has not been determined when the artifact will go on display.