If you have never been to an underwater art museum, you are in for a treat. The museum boasts dozens if exhibitions and is a must-see destination for the whole family. The Coral Greenhouse is home to Anchors, The Banker and Ocean Siren. Each exhibit displays different art forms from around the world and is sure inspire you to learn about the beauty of oceans. There is even a gift shop!
Coral Greenhouse
The unique structure of the Coral Greenhouse is an underwater art museum reminiscent of an island. The structure is made of corrosion-resistant stainless and rises 12m above sea level. Its biomorphic design encourages coral growth and integrates with the natural environment. The structure is highly porous, allowing for good overhead light penetration and plenty of 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 is the only museum that has six sculptures that are submerged in the water. They are the faces for famous people. "The Anchors," featuring the heads of anchors on "Today", was created to promote a story about the museum. "The Ear," a hydrophone and hard drive that records the sounds of sea life, is another exhibit. This exhibit is about the connection between humans and the ocean.
The Banker
The Banker underwater art museum is an immersive experience suitable for all who love the oceans and art. The sculpture park, which is located in Grenada & Cancun, will also be Europe’s first subaquatic museum once it's completed in 2017. 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 strange statue depicts a woman rising from the sea holding a shell. Takoda, a Wulgurukaba tribe member, designed the sculpture. The sculpture uses color-changing LED light that changes colors depending on the temperature. Data is collected from a weather station located on the Great Barrier Reef, so visitors can easily identify the different shades of the sculpture in the night.
Ocean Siren is an iconic statue, which was inspired by a young Wulgurukaba girl.
Ocean Siren, an interactive sculpture, stands just beyond Townsville's Strand Jetty. It was created to serve as an ambassador for the ocean, and inspire reef conservation efforts. The statue measures 12 feet high and 16 feet wide. It changes color according to the ocean temperature. The statue was developed in collaboration and with scientists and indigenous peoples.
Ocean Siren colors change based on the water temperature
The Ocean Siren sculpture, which is a landmark of Townsville, Australia, has a message for divers and is known as "Ocean Siren". DeCaires Taylor in Australia designed it. Johnson is a member of the indigenous Wulgurukaba people, who are the traditional owners of 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.