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What's Included
- From: MX$511.60 (US$30.00)
- Duration: 2/3 h
- Glass-Bottomed Boat Tour/Snorkelling Tour/Visitor Centre Tour Options
About MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum
The MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) Cancún Underwater Art Museum is located off the coast of Cancún, Mexico. Yes, that right... it's in the sea!
Where art meets nature! It's a one-of-a-kind underwater museum that seamlessly blends art, conservation, and the oceanic environment, and is likely the wettest you will ever get on a trip to a museum! Well, you find us another underwater museum!
Established in 2009, the museum was created as a collaboration between the Mexican government, the National Marine Park, and the Cancún Nautical Association with its primary purpose being to divert tourists away from the nearby fragile coral reefs whilst simultaneously fostering the growth of artificial coral reefs with unique structures placed underwater to encourage the growth of new corals to attract marine life and is one of the first of its kind!
What visitors will see at the underwater museum
Submerged Sculptures
One of the most captivating features of MUSA Cancún Underwater Museum is its extensive collection of submerged sculptures!
The intricate artworks were crafted by various artists to ensure they are all different and have been strategically placed on the ocean floor to create this unique submerged art gallery!
The sculptures range from human figures to more abstract forms, and create a visually stunning and thought-provoking experience for divers, snorkelers and glass-bottomed boat visitors alike!
Encouraging Coral Colonization
Beyond its artistic appeal, the museum actually serves a critical ecological purpose. The sculptures are made from materials that encourage the coral grow and so they act as a catalyst for the formation of more reefs which helps the see life and protects the existing natural reefs that live in the area which were being damaged by tourism.
Over time, these sculptures become inhabited by vibrant coral colonies and also provide a habitat for marine life which also then promotes biodiversity. So although it's a fascinating place to visit, it's also doing good for the sea!
It's a unique combination of art and environmental conservation, where creativity and nature collaborate to sustain the important and delicate underwater ecosystem. One of the first of it's kind and a program that will likely be copied around the world where other reef's exist and are in danger.
Musa Underwater Museum Visitor Options
1. The Diving Option - Manchones
For those that are licensed and seeking an immersive and up close experience the museum offers scuba diving opportunities for certified divers. The location is off the coast of Isla Mujeres at Arrecife Manchones and there are 473 sculptures on show at a depth of between 8-10 meters. When you descend into the depths, divers are greeted by the surreal sight of the submerged sculptures surrounded by a vibrant array of marine life.
The underwater museum provides a unique backdrop for underwater photography, allowing divers to capture the beauty of art and nature in a single frame!
2. The Snorkelling Option - Punta Nizuc
If scuba diving isn't your thing, fear not as the museum also has an accessible gallery/museum for snorkelers! Located in Punta Nizuc, which is at the southern tip of the hotel zone, the sculptures are at a depth of around 2-4 meters and there are 33 on show for you to enjoy.
Snorkelling tours provide a surface-level encounter with the underwater sculptures, offering a glimpse into the mesmerizing world beneath the waves. The crystal-clear waters of the Caribbean Sea enhance the visibility, ensuring a memorable and enchanting snorkelling experience and something to remember forever!
3. The Glass Bottom Boat Option
If you don't fancy getting wet, we've got you covered, don't worry! How about opting for a glass bottom boat ride instead! You can enjoy the sculptures from the boat through the glass bottom and stay relatively dry compared to those that venture into the water!
4. The Visitor Center - Art Museum Option (The Dry Option!)
For those that would prefer to stay on dryland, there is also the option to visit the MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum: Visitor Center located at the Plaza Kukulcán Mall.
You can find 26 replica sculptures here as well as one original in the sculpture garden. The visitor centre also includes a photo exhibition showing the history of the creations.
A Symphony of Art and Nature
MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum stands as a testament to human ingenuity and the symbiotic relationship between art and the environment.
As visitors explore the underwater gallery, they not only witness the beauty of submerged sculptures but also contribute to the preservation of marine ecosystems.
This harmonious blend of art and conservation ensures that MUSA Cancún remains a beacon of inspiration for generations to come, inviting adventurers to explore the wonders that lie beneath the surface of the Caribbean Sea.
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MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum: Snorkelling Tour Ticket
Snorkel around amazing permanent life-sized and monumental sculptures
What's Included
- From: MX$989.00 (around US$50.00)
- Instant Ticket Delivery
- Smartphone Tickets Accepted
- Snorkelling equipment and instructions
- 45-minute snorkelling experience
- Life vest
- Bottled water
- Lockers
- Showers
MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum: Glass-Bottomed Boat Tour with Drink
See 30 statues in a gallery located 4m beneath the ocean's surface!
What's Included
- From: MX$989.00 (around US$50.00)
- Instant Ticket Delivery
- Smartphone Tickets Accepted
- Ride in the glass-bottomed boat
- Water, soft drinks, and beer on the boat
- Life vest
- Lockers
- Showers
MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum: Snorkel & Glass-Bottomed Boat Tour with Drink
Travel by glass-bottomed boat and snorkel around a unique underwater museum
What's Included
- From: MX$1330 (around US$74.00)
- Instant Ticket Delivery
- Smartphone Tickets Accepted
- Ride in the glass-bottomed boat
- Snorkelling equipment & instructions
- Life vest
- Lockers
- Showers
- Water, soft drink, and beer on the boat
MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum: Visitor Center
Dive into the history of Cancún's most unique art museum!
What's Included
- From: MX$511 (around US$30.00)
- Instant Ticket Delivery
- Smartphone Tickets Accepted
- Entrance to the Underwater Museum's Visitor Center
How To Get There
MUSA Cancún Underwater Museum Address: Blvd. Kukulcan Km 15.3, Zona Hotelera, 77500, Cancún
MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum
Frequently asked questions
Its a fantastic, first of its kind underwater museum. Its a group of sculptures and statues that have been created by various artists and that are secured to the sea floor. Its been created to help encourage new coral to grow and to increase the biodiversity found in the area. The coral grows on the statues.
You will see fantastic statues and sculptures of varying sizes created by different artists.
The statues are around 4 meters under the water, so not too deep, don't worry!
No problem. Simply take a break!
Absolutely! They have three options to choose from. Dive, snorkel or visit using their glass bottom boat for those that don't want to go in the water!
