If you have never visited an underwater art museum before, you are in for a treat. With its dozens of exhibitions, this museum is a must-see for the whole family. The Coral Greenhouse, Anchors and The Banker are just a few of the exhibits that are on display. Each exhibit displays different art forms from around the world and is sure inspire you to learn about the beauty of oceans. You can even shop for gifts!
Coral Greenhouse
Coral Greenhouse is a unique underwater art museum, reminiscent of an islands. The structure rises 12m off the ocean floor. It is made from corrosion-resistant stainless metal. The structure is biomorphic and designed to encourage coral growth. It's porous structure allows for great overhead light penetration, and provides ample floor space. The underwater art museum can be accessed from the beach, so you don't have to worry about getting wet.
The Anchors
The Anchors is the only museum that has six sculptures that are submerged in the water. They are the faces and bodies of famous people. "The Anchors," which features the heads of anchors from "Today" show, was commissioned to promote a story about the museum on the television program. Another exhibit is "The Ear," which is a hydrophone that records sounds of marine life. This exhibit examines the connections between humans with the sea.
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. Artist Jason deCaires Taylor has exhibited works in the ocean for nearly a decade and uses marine-grade cement to create a range of works that incorporate ocean life and human-made debris.
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 light that changes colors depending on the temperature. The Great Barrier Reef has a weather station that collects data so that visitors can easily recognize the different shades of sculpture night.
Ocean Siren was a statue inspired by a young Wulgurukaba girls.
Ocean Siren, an interactive statue, can be found just beyond Townsville's Strand Jetty. It was built to promote the ocean and encourage reef conservation. The statue, which is 12 feet tall and 16 feet wide, changes color to reflect the current ocean temperature. This statue was created in collaboration with scientists and local indigenous people.
Ocean Siren's color changes based upon water temperature
The Ocean Siren sculpture is a landmark in Townsville (Australia) and features a message for scuba divers. DeCaires Taylor, an Australian sculptor created the sculpture that changes in color depending on the water temperature around the reef. Johnson is part of the Wulgurukaba indigenous people who are the traditional owners the local land. The 16-foot-tall sculpture was powered by solar panels, and is a warning for people about the rising sea temperature. The installation may help restore coral reefs that have been destroyed by climate change.