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. The exhibits feature different artworks from around the globe, and are sure to inspire you. There is even a gift shop!
Coral Greenhouse
Coral Greenhouse's unique structure is an underwater art museum with a island-like feel. 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. This architecture makes it possible for you to take a dive into the underwater museum while still enjoying the magnificent view of the ocean.
The Anchors
The Anchors is a museum unlike any other, with six sculptures that have been submerged below the water. They are the faces for famous people. "The Anchors," which features heads of anchors from "Today", was created in order to promote a story on the museum. Another exhibit is the "The Ear", a hydrophone and hard disk that records sounds of sea life. This exhibit explores the link between humans, the sea, and each other.
The Banker
The Banker underwater art museum is an immersive experience that's perfect for anyone who enjoys the ocean 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 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 is an undersea arts museum that opened recently in Townsville, Australia. The statue is eerie and looks like a woman emerging out of the sea, holding a small shell. Takoda J. Johnson, a Wulgurukaba native, was the model for the sculpture. The sculpture is lit by color-changing LED lights, which change their color according to the temperature of water. 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, a statue made after a Wulgurukaba young girl, is
The statue, named Ocean Siren, is an interactive sculpture standing just beyond the Strand Jetty in Townsville, Australia. It was created to serve as an ambassador for the ocean, and inspire reef conservation efforts. The statue stands 12 feet tall and is 16 feet wide. Its colors change to reflect the ocean temperature. The statue was developed in collaboration and with scientists and indigenous peoples.
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 from Australia created it. The reef's water temperature affects the color of the sculpture. Johnson is a member the Wulgurukaba tribe, which are the traditional owners and stewards of 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 could restore coral reefs, which have been damaged by climate-change.