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 exhibits on display include the Coral Greenhouse, 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. You can even shop for gifts!
Coral Greenhouse
Coral Greenhouse's unique structure is an underwater art museum with a island-like feel. The structure, which rises 12m from sea floor, is made of corrosion resistant stainless steel. Its structure is biomorphic with the intention of encouraging coral growth and integrating with the environment. It is porous and allows for excellent overhead light penetration as well as 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
There is no museum like The Anchors, which has six sculptures submerged under the water. They are the faces for famous people. "The Anchors," which features the faces of anchors from Today, was created to promote a story that featured the museum. Another exhibit is the "The Ear", a hydrophone and hard disk that records sounds of sea life. This exhibit examines the relationship between humans 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 is an artist who has displayed works in the sea for almost a decade. He uses marine-grade concrete to create works that incorporate human-made waste.
Ocean Siren
Ocean Siren, a new undersea art museum opened in Townsville Australia. It looks like a woman emerges from the ocean while holding a shell. Takoda John, a Wulgurukaba person, was the inspiration for the sculpture. The sculpture uses color-changing LED lighting that changes color depending on the ocean temperature. A weather station on the Great Barrier Reef collects data that allows visitors to easily identify the sculpture's different shades at night.
Ocean Siren was a statue inspired by a young Wulgurukaba girls.
The statue, named Ocean Siren, is an interactive sculpture standing just beyond the Strand Jetty in Townsville, Australia. It was designed to be an ambassador for the ocean and to inspire reef conservation action. The statue is 12 feet high and 16 ft wide. Its color changes according to current ocean temperatures. This statue was created in collaboration with scientists and local indigenous people.
Ocean Siren changes its color depending on the water temperature
The Ocean Siren sculpture has a scuba diver's message and is a landmark in Townsville, Australia. DeCaires Taylor, an Australian sculptor created the sculpture that changes in color depending on the water temperature around the reef. Johnson is an indigenous Wulgurukaba person, the traditional owners of the land. The sculpture, which stands 16 feet tall, was powered by solar panels and serves as a warning to people about rising sea temperatures. The installation might help restore coral reefs damaged by climate change.