INVESTMENT in the planned winter upgrade of Titanic Belfast will now total £4.5 million, the Maritime Belfast Trust has said.
The gallery refreshment programme, originally announced in March 2022 to mark the attraction's 10th anniversary, will see the building close between January 2 and February 28.
Two daily outdoor Titanic story tours will be offered to visitors during this period.
The £4.5m investment is being sourced from the Titanic Belfast Gallery Refreshment Fund, established when the building opened as part of the commercial operator agreement and held by the charity.
Chair of Maritime Belfast Trust, Dr Marie-Thérèse McGivern, said it represents the “largest most ambitious” refreshment project to date.
“The last 12 months have focussed on recovery, re-engagement, and reflection. We celebrate key achievements delivered in 2021/2022, including the launch of the award winning SoundYard and the delivery of a vibrant events programme, attracting thousands of people to the waterfront on a daily basis.”
Titanic Belfast boss Judith Owens said: “Over the past 10 years, Titanic Belfast has become one of the world’s leading visitor attractions and has attracted over 7 million local, national, and international visitors.
“The gallery refreshment programme will allow us to build on our success, push boundaries and stay at the forefront of the industry, enhancing the overall Titanic Belfast experience in an innovative way.”
