MUSA Cancun Underwater Museum of Art, Underwater art museum in Cancun, Mexico.
The Cancun Underwater Museum displays 500 submerged sculptures at depths of 30 feet, creating artificial reefs in the Caribbean Sea.
Founded in 2009 within the National Marine Park, sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor and Jaime Gonzalez established this museum to protect natural coral reefs.
The sculpture collection includes Silent Evolution II, featuring 450 human figures made from marine concrete that symbolize human interaction with nature.
Visitors can explore the museum through scuba diving tours with certified instructors, snorkeling experiences, or glass-bottom boat excursions.
Marine-friendly materials used in the sculptures transform into living coral reefs, providing habitats for numerous Caribbean fish species.
Accessibility: Wheelchair inaccessible
Address: Quintana Roo, Mexico
Opening Hours: 24/7
Phone: +529982060182
Website: https://musamexico.org/es
GPS coordinates: 21.20093,-86.72544
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:48
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