If you have never been to an underwater art museum, you are in for a treat. The museum features dozens upon dozens of interactive exhibits. This is a must see for all ages. The Coral Greenhouse and Anchors are among the many exhibits. Every exhibit showcases different art from all over the globe and will inspire you to discover more about the beauty and wonder of the ocean. You can even shop for gifts!
Coral Greenhouse
Coral Greenhouse is a unique underwater art museum, reminiscent of an islands. 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. The architecture allows you to see the ocean from your dive, and also lets you enjoy the underwater art museum.
The Anchors
The Anchors has six sculptures which are submerged beneath the water. They are the faces of famous people. "The Anchors," which features heads of anchors from "Today", was created in order to promote a story on the museum. "The Ear," a hydrophone and hard drive that records the sounds of sea life, is another exhibit. This exhibit focuses on the connection between human beings and the sea.
The Banker
The Banker underwater art museum is an immersive experience that's perfect for anyone who enjoys the ocean and art. When completed in 2017, the sculpture park in Grenada will also be Europe's premier subaquatic museums. 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, an underwater art museum in Townsville, Australia has been opened. It looks like a woman emerges from the ocean while holding a shell. Takoda Johnson (a Wulgurukaba member) modeled the sculpture. He also owns the land. The sculpture uses color changing LED lights that alter color depending upon the temperature of the water. 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 is a statue modeled after a young Wulgurukaba girl
Ocean Siren is an interactive statue that can be seen just outside Townsville's Strand Jetty. 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 built in collaboration between scientists and local Indigenous people.
Ocean Siren colors change based on the water temperature
The Ocean Siren sculpture in Townsville, Australia has a message from scuba divers. It is a landmark. DeCaires Taylor in Australia designed it. Johnson is a member the Wulgurukaba tribe, which are the traditional owners and stewards of the local land. The 16-foot sculpture was made from solar panels and is meant to warn people about the rising temperature. The installation could restore coral reefs, which have been damaged by climate-change.