You're in for a treat if this is your first time visiting an underwater art museum. This museum has dozens of exhibits that are a must-see with the whole family. The Coral Greenhouse is home to 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 rises 12m off the ocean floor. It is made from corrosion-resistant stainless metal. 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 is the only museum that has six sculptures that are submerged in the water. They are famous faces. 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," a hard drive and hydrophone that records the sounds from sea life. This exhibit focuses on the connection between human beings and the sea.
The Banker
The Banker underwater art museum is an immersive experience, perfect for people who love art and the ocean. This sculpture park is located near Grenada and Cancun. When it's complete in 2017, it will also become Europe's first submarine museum. 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, an undersea museum, has recently opened in Townsville (Australia). The eerie statue looks like a woman emerging from the sea while holding a shell. Takoda J. Johnson, a Wulgurukaba native, was the model for the sculpture. The sculpture uses color-changing LED lighting that changes color depending on the ocean temperature. The Great Barrier Reef's weather station collects data to identify the different shades in the sculpture at night.
Ocean Siren is a statue that was modeled after a young Wulgurukaba Girl.
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 measures 12 feet high and 16 feet wide. It changes color according to the ocean temperature. The statue was built in collaboration between scientists and local Indigenous people.
Ocean Siren changes its color depending on the water temperature
The Ocean Siren statue is a Townsville landmark and has a message to scuba divers. DeCaires Taylor from Australia created it. The reef's water temperature affects the color of the sculpture. Johnson is part of the Wulgurukaba indigenous people who are the traditional owners the local land. The 16-foot-tall sculpture, powered by solar panel power, is an alarm for people concerned about rising sea levels. This installation could help to restore coral reefs destroyed by climate change.