If you have never visited an underwater art museum before, 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. Each exhibit features different works of art from around the world, and is sure to inspire you to learn more about the beauty of the ocean. Even a gift shop is available!
Coral Greenhouse
Coral Greenhouse is an underwater museum of art that resembles an island. The structure rises 12m off the ocean floor. It is made from corrosion-resistant stainless metal. Its design is biomorphic, with the structure designed to inspire the growth of coral and thereby integrate with the natural environment. 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 a museum unlike any other, with six sculptures that have been submerged below the water. They are the faces famous people. The television show "The Anchors" featured the heads and faces of "Today" anchors. It was created to promote an article about the museum. Another exhibit is "The Ear," which is a hydrophone that records sounds of marine life. This exhibit is about the connection between humans and the ocean.
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, an undersea museum, has recently opened in Townsville (Australia). It looks like a woman emerges from the ocean while holding a shell. The sculpture is modeled after Takoda Johnson, a member of the Wulgurukaba people, who also own the land. The sculpture is lit by color-changing LED lights, which change their color according to the temperature of water. Visitors can identify the different colors of the sculpture at night by looking at data collected from the Great Barrier Reef weather station.
Ocean Siren, a statue made after a Wulgurukaba young girl, is
Ocean Siren, an interactive statue, can be found just beyond Townsville's Strand Jetty. It was created to serve as an ambassador for the ocean, and inspire reef conservation efforts. The statue, measuring 12 feet in height and 16 feet in width, changes its color to reflect current ocean temperatures. 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 has a scuba diver's message and is a landmark in Townsville, Australia. It changes color according to the water temperature surrounding the reef, and was created by Australian sculptor DeCaires Taylor. 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 may restore coral reefs that were destroyed by climate changes.