MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum: Tickets

MUSA Cancún Underwater Art Museum FAQs

1. What is MUSA in Cancún?
   MUSA (Museo Subacuático de Arte) is an underwater art museum in Cancún that features over 500 life-sized sculptures which are submerged in the ocean with the aim of promoting coral reef growth.
2. Where is MUSA located?
   MUSA is in the waters around Cancún, Isla Mujeres, and Punta Nizuc in the Mexican Caribbean.
3. How do you visit MUSA?
   You can visit MUSA via snorkelling, scuba diving, or taking a glass-bottom boat tour!
4. How deep are the sculptures at MUSA?
   The sculptures are placed at depths ranging from 4 to 8 metres (13 to 26 feet), depending on the site you are planning to visit.
5. Who created the sculptures at MUSA?
   British artist Jason de Caires Taylor and several Mexican artists, including Karen Salinas Martinez and Rodrigo Quiñones Reyes, created the sculptures. They used different artists to ensure the sculptures differed from each other.
6. Why was MUSA created?
   MUSA was established in 2009 with the aim of diverting tourists away from natural coral reefs to allow them to regenerate, and to promote marine life by creating artificial reefs, which would go on to create new reefs.
7. Can non-swimmers visit MUSA?
   Non-swimmers can take glass-bottom boat tours to view the sculptures from the surface without getting in the water!
8. What marine life can be seen at MUSA?
   You can often see fish, sea turtles, sea stars, and other marine creatures that have made the sculptures their home.
9. How long does a visit to MUSA take?
   Tours typically last between 2 to 4 hours, depending on the type of tour and location.
10. Is there a best time to visit MUSA?
    The best time to visit MUSA is between November and April when the waters are calmer and visibility is better.
11. What makes MUSA different from other art museums?
    MUSA is unique because it combines art, marine life, and environmental conservation. Unlike traditional museums, it’s underwater and designed to interact with the ocean ecosystem. How many other underwater museums have you visited!
12. ‍Can children visit MUSA?
    Yes, children can visit MUSA. Many tours allow children ages 8 and up to participate in snorkelling or scuba diving with proper supervision. Otherwise, they can enjoy the boat tour!

MUSA Underwater Museum Cancún Interesting Facts

1. World’s Largest Underwater Museum
   MUSA is the largest underwater museum in the world, with over 500 sculptures spread across multiple locations! Let’s be honest though, they haven’t got much competition!
2. Sculptures Promote Coral Growth
   The materials used in the sculptures are pH-neutral and designed to encourage coral growth, serving as artificial reefs.
3. Sculptures are Full-Sized
   The sculptures are life-sized and depict real people, including locals and famous figures, frozen in various poses.
4. Sculptures are Environmentally Safe
   All sculptures are made from marine-grade cement and other materials that are environmentally friendly and designed to foster marine biodiversity.
5. Support for Coral Reefs
   MUSA’s installation has successfully helped alleviate human impact on natural coral reefs in the Cancun area.
6. ‍Sculptures Are Slowly Evolving
   Over time, coral, algae, and sea life will completely overtake the sculptures, transforming them into living art pieces that evolve with the ocean ecosystem.