Saturday was the opening of Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition. The woman in the video below was one of the first to go through with the 9:30 entry group. She describes her emotional journey through the exhibit.

Midway through the day, tickets (which are purchased for designated entry times) were completely sold out.

Two young passengers show their boarding passes.

There was definitely a buzz of excitement as visitors were given boarding passes and waited their turn to explore the 10,000-square-foot exhibit area.

Visitors walk through a replica of hallway that would have led to the Titanic's first-class accommodations.

It was great to hear some of the comments throughout the exhibit.

This couple is photographed on the Grand Staircase. Photos are available for purchase at the end of the journey.

The exhibit brings people into the story of the ship from before its construction to its tragic demise.

More than 250 of the 300 artifacts in Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition have never before been shown in Michigan.

The exhibition appeals to visitors of all ages.

At the end of the exhibition, visitors will learn the fate of their passenger on the Memorial Wall.

The exhibit is at the museum until Sept. 30. It’s recommend that visitors purchase tickets in advance. The documentary Titanica is showing in the IMAX Theatre, and James Cameron’s Titanic: An IMAX 3D Experience opens April 4.