Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

ENJOY BRANSON ALL WINTER LONG!

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TITANIC MUSEUM ATTRACTION Whether you’re a history buff or a fan of the award-winning movie, the Titanic Museum Attraction offers much to discover, including many exhibits, a growing iceberg and the world’s largest Titanic model. See over 300 artifacts, walk the Grand Staircase, and experience the largest Titanic model in the world. The museum is curated from one of the largest collection­s of authentic Titanic artifacts and 2,208 passengers and crew stories. The owner of this museum, John Joslyn, co-led the second expedition to the Titanic wreck site. He produced the first television show with the first Titanic images from the bottom of the ocean.

EXPLORE HISTORY & LOCAL CULTURE Branson Centennial Museum occupies a historic downtown space built after the 1912 fire. Rotating exhibits tell stories from the 1839 arrival of the first permanent residents in the area. The museum highlights the 1907 publicatio­n of Harold Bell Wright’s novel “Shepherd of the Hills,” the 1930’s airport, pro-golf and fishing, float trips, outdoor vacations in the 1940s and 1950s, and 1959-1961 music shows. The museum takes you on a musical journey from Ozark performanc­es out of the caves and churches on to Branson stages.

VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM There are over 2,000 exhibits progressin­g through the wars of the 20th Century. A full-size P-51 Mustang fighter outside the museum soars above the life-sized 50-man statue known as “Storming the Beach,” along with a real Huey helicopter from the Vietnam area. These icons mark the location of one of Branson’s most poignant destinatio­ns. The walls of the museum are lined with the names of those killed in action from WWII through to the USS Cole bombing. Exhibits are unique and honor all branches of military service. A powerful, emotional experience for everyone.

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