An exhibition at the National Museum of the Navy explores the ocean's mysteries, from 19th-century diving suits to modern pop culture like Aquaman.
Exhibition explores ocean mysteries
An exhibition at the National Museum of the Navy delves into the enigmas of the ocean depths, focusing on the history of diving suits, the silence of the ocean floor, and the effects of underwater pressure. It invites visitors to consider the unknown aspects of the world's oceans.Exhibition dates and location
The exhibition will be open from October 14, 2026, to April 4, 2027, at the National Museum of the Navy, located at 17, Place du Trocadéro. This period allows ample time for visitors to explore the various themes presented.Historical and modern fascination with the ocean
The exhibition traces the fascination with the ocean from the 19th century, referencing Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, to modern portrayals such as the character Aquaman from Marvel Comics. It connects historical curiosity with contemporary cultural expressions.Artworks and exhibits featured
Among the featured works are Mexican sculptor Pedro Linares' marine monsters made of papier-mâché and colored wax mollusks created by André-Pierre Pinson, a commission from the Museum of Natural History in Paris. These pieces illustrate the diversity of artistic interpretations of the ocean.Highlighting the unexplored ocean
The exhibition aims to emphasize the largely unexplored nature of the ocean, noting that less than a quarter of the ocean floor has been explored, despite the ocean covering three quarters of the Earth's surface. This contrast underscores the vastness of what remains unknown.Contact information for the exhibition
Visitors can obtain more information about the exhibition by contacting the museum at 01.53.65.69.58. This provides a direct line for inquiries and further details about the event.
