Wave Organ, Tide organ at Marina District, San Francisco, US
The Wave Organ features 25 PVC pipes installed along the San Francisco Bay shoreline that transform ocean waves into various musical sounds.
Peter Richards and stonemason George Gonzales constructed this installation in 1986, incorporating stones from the demolished Laurel Hill Cemetery.
The installation represents a fusion of natural elements and acoustic engineering, demonstrating the connection between environmental forces and artistic expression.
Visitors should plan their visit during high tide to experience the optimal sound production from the pipes located throughout the installation.
Each of the 25 pipes produces different tones and sounds based on the intensity of the waves and the water level in San Francisco Bay.
Location: San Francisco
Inception: 1986
Creator: Peter Richards
Accessibility: Rolstoelontoegankelijk
Website: https://www.exploratorium.edu/visit/wave-organ
Website: https://exploratorium.edu/visit/wave-organ
GPS coordinates: 37.80849,-122.44021
Latest update: March 3, 2025 02:03
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