Events
World Ocean Day 2024 Coral Planting
Come with us on an unforgettable day trip to the Museum of Underwater Art on World Ocean Day and be part of underwater art in the making when Dr David Vaughan finally plants corals inside the hollow part of his Ocean Sentinel sculpture - join this amazing event and explore the Museum of Underwater Art at the same time!
World Ocean Day 2024 Art Exhibition
Always wanted to see our underwater art but can’t quite make it out to John Brewer Reef? Then join us for this exiting land-based art exhibition in Townsville featuring all the original Ocean Sentinels as miniature sculptures 3D printed in exquisite detail. The sculptures will be accompanied by background information on the sentinels and the artwork as well as a series of photos by the artist Jason deCaires Taylor himself, documenting the stunning coral growth on the Coral Greenhouse - and if you’re lucky you might even meet one of the Ocean Sentinels in the flesh!
World Ocean Day 2024 ReefBlitz
ReefBlitz is an annual event that brings together students, divers, fishers, scientists and conservationists and multiple citizen science programs to help Queensland communities collect a snapshot of information relevant to reef health - join this amazing event and explore the Museum of Underwater Art at the same time!
World Ocean Day 2024 Artistic Swimming
The Australian Olympic Artistic Swimming Team is coming to Townsville to perform at the Museum of Underwater Art and pools throughout the city. The team wants to help raise awareness for the Great Barrier Reef and its challenges as well as their sport in the lead up to the Paris Olympics. Register your interest now to not miss out on this exclusive series of exciting underwater art events in Townsville!
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