Want to see the real Heart of the Ocean necklace from “Titanic”?

Fans of James Cameron’s cinematic juggernaut Titanic and of Britney Spears’ classique heartbreaker song “Oops!...I Did It Again” alike, take note: the Heart of the Ocean necklace is in Vancouver, and you can go see it.

It’s not until I’ve done a full lap of Science World’s new exhibit James Cameron — CHALLENGING THE DEEP that I come across it myself (and gasp, admittedly). Displayed safely and majestically in a glass case, there she is: the sparkling heart-shaped blue necklace that ends up at the bottom of the ocean in Cameron’s 1997 film—and that a lovestruck hunk dives to fetch for Britney in the music video for “Oops!...”

There are also original costumes that Kate Winslet and Leo DiCaprio wore in the film, as well as some other props—alongside, of course, plenty of artifacts, clips, models, and displays that have nothing to do with Rose and Jack. James Cameron has a long-held fascination with deep ocean and underwater research, which has undoubtedly shaped his filmmaking career; in 2012, he actually ventured 35,756 feet below sea level to reach Mariana Trench’s Challenger Deep in a vessel called the Deepsea Challenger (footage of which you can view in the exhibit). Of course, innovations in deep ocean research go far beyond Cameron, and CHALLENGING THE DEEP gives visitors a curated, immersive look at some of the industry leaders’ discoveries and technologies.

“There are all sorts of innovations all around us,” says Kiki Kirkpatrick, the exhibition’s curator, during a private tour. “And each little piece contributes to the research and innovations in the deep sea.” Included at Science World is Cameron’s diving helmet and a replica of the Deepsea Challenger’s pilot sphere. There is also a series of styrofoam cups that were fastened to the outside of various deep ocean vessels; the crinkled, shrunken shape of each one demonstrates just how intense the pressure is when you’re that far below the surface.

“Oceans are vital to our world,” Kirkpatrick says. “Eighty per cent of the earth’s life forms live in the ocean.”

Also on display at Science World right now is Trailblazing – Women in Canada since 1867, which celebrates more than 80 women who contributed to areas of activism, science, business, and innovation. There’s a playable table of table ice hockey featuring an all-women lineup, plus full floor-to-ceiling displays on women including Barbara Brink (the cofounder of Science World) and Barbara Howard (the first Black woman athlete to represent Canada at an international competition). Though small in footprint, this exhibit is definitely worth a stop on your way to see the Heart of the Ocean. Britney would surely agree.

“James Cameron — CHALLENGING THE DEEP” runs at Science World until January 1, 2024.

“Trailblazing – Women in Canada since 1867” runs at Science World until January 22, 2024.