Underwater Museum of Art (MUSA), Cancun: How to Visit and What to Do Nearby

The Museo Subacuático de Arte sits on the sea floor between Cancún and Isla Mujeres off Mexico's Caribbean coast, an underwater sculpture gallery installed between 2009 and 2013. British artist Jason deCaires Taylor created over 500 life-sized concrete figures placed at depths of 3 to 6 meters on the sandy bottom, designed to serve as artificial reef substrates. Marine organisms—coral, sponges, and algae—have colonized the sculptures, altering their appearance over time. The museum is accessible by snorkeling, scuba diving, or glass-bottom boat. is just one of many options in Cancun. Major attractions worth considering include El Rey Archaeological Zone (Zona Arqueológica El Rey), Cancun Airport VIP Lounge, and Cancun Christ the King Church (Iglesia de Cristo Rey).