MUSAN Underwater Sculpture Museum
Photo: MUSAN (Museum of Underwater Sculpture Aiya Napa) — CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cyprus’s first underwater museum, MUSAN features dozens of sculptures depicting migrants and refugees, submerged in protected waters between Ayia Napa and Protaras, viewable by diving or snorkeling as part of a broader marine conservation project.
Planning your visit
MUSAN opened off Ayia Napa in 2021 as Cyprus's first underwater museum, and Jason deCaires Taylor conceived it as an underwater forest — sculptural trees rising from the seabed among figures of children, adults and observers, arranged along a route through a protected marine area at depths from around eight to ten metres.
The theme is human relationship with nature rather than the migration politics of his Lanzarote installation, though the figures carry the same unsettling stillness. As with his other work, the concrete is engineered to encourage marine colonisation, and the sculptures are steadily being taken over by algae, sponge and fish life.
The site sits within a designated marine protected area, and the project includes seagrass and habitat restoration alongside the art.
Depths and clear Mediterranean water make it accessible to both divers and confident snorkellers, though divers get considerably closer to the deeper figures.
Bookable options include guided dives for certified divers and scuba tours from Ayia Napa and Protaras. Sea conditions govern departures. Current availability is shown below.
Before you book
Where is MUSAN Underwater Sculpture Museum?
MUSAN Underwater Sculpture Museum is in Ayia Napa, Cyprus. The map on this page marks its exact location.
Do I need to book MUSAN Underwater Sculpture Museum in advance?
Guided tours run to a fixed schedule and small group sizes, so they are usually booked ahead.