If you have never been to an underwater art museum, you are in for a treat. With its dozens of exhibitions, this museum is a must-see for the whole family. The Coral Greenhouse is home to Anchors, The Banker and Ocean Siren. The exhibits feature different artworks from around the globe, and are sure to inspire you. The gift shop is also available.
Coral Greenhouse
The unique structure of the Coral Greenhouse is an underwater art museum reminiscent of an island. Built of corrosion-resistant stainless, the building rises 12m above the ocean floor. Its structure is biomorphic with the intention of encouraging coral growth and integrating with the environment. The structure is also highly porous, providing excellent overhead light penetration and ample floor space. This architecture also makes it possible to dive into the underwater art museum, while still enjoying its expansive view of the ocean.
The Anchors
The Anchors Museum has six sculptures in water. They are the faces and bodies of famous people. The television show "The Anchors" featured the heads and faces of "Today" anchors. It was created to promote an article about the museum. Another exhibit is "The Ear," which is a hydrophone that records sounds of marine life. This exhibit focuses on the connection between human beings and the sea.
The Banker
The Banker Underwater Art Museum is an immersive experience perfect for anyone who loves the ocean and arts. This sculpture park is located near Grenada and Cancun. When it's complete in 2017, it will also become Europe's first submarine museum. Jason deCaires Taylor uses marine-grade cement for his works, which incorporate sea life.
Ocean Siren
Ocean Siren, a new undersea art museum opened in Townsville Australia. The bizarre statue appears to be a woman standing out from the water holding a seashell. Takoda J. Johnson, a Wulgurukaba native, was the model for the sculpture. The sculpture uses color-changing LED lighting that changes color depending on the ocean temperature. Visitors can identify the different colors of the sculpture at night by looking at data collected from the Great Barrier Reef weather station.
Ocean Siren, a statue made after a Wulgurukaba young girl, is
Ocean Siren is an interactive statue that can be seen just outside Townsville's Strand Jetty. It was made to represent the ocean and to inspire conservation. The statue is 12 feet high and 16 ft wide. Its color changes according to current ocean temperatures. The statue was built in collaboration between scientists and local Indigenous people.
Ocean Siren colors change based on the water temperature
The Ocean Siren sculpture has a scuba diver's message and is a landmark in Townsville, Australia. DeCaires Taylor in Australia designed it. Johnson is part of the Wulgurukaba indigenous people who are the traditional owners the local land. The 16-foot-tall sculpture, powered by solar panel power, is an alarm for people concerned about rising sea levels. The installation may help restore coral reefs that have been destroyed by climate change.