Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures

Based on Jules Verne’s 1870 classic, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, this traveling exhibition brings to life the deep-sea adventures of Captain Nemo, his fantastical Nautilus submarine, and the mythical world he inhabited.

photos courtesy of the Australian National Maritime Museum

At the center of this fantasy world is the giant Nautilus, where visitors can climb aboard and discover the inner workings of a deep-sea vessel. They can take up the controls at the helm, look through periscopes, crank the propeller, test out the bunks, and explore Captain Nemo’s Cabinet of Curiosities, full of incredible marine specimens.

The highly interactive experience explores marine habitats and creatures, diving equipment, and maritime archaeology, delivering immersive experiences for children and engaging content for adults. Visitors will encounter a variety of activities ranging from full-body activities like slides and climbing structures to simple tabletop games.

Highlights:

  • Explore the lost world of Atlantis
  • Slide down an ‘escape hatch’
  • Wander through the seaweed maze in the kelp forest
  • Hunt for treasure in the wreck of the Spanish galleon

Specifications

Space Required :

4,000 - 6,000 sq. ft.

Target Audience:

Families with children, school groups

Minimum Ceiling Height:

12 ft., 16 ft. for the optional conning tower

Production Time:

Nine (9) working days for installation; six (6) for deinstallation

Freight:

Two (2) 53 ft. trailers by land or three (3) 40 ft. containers by sea

Languages:

Exhibition provided in American English & Spanish

Tour Availability

October 2024 – January 2025
June 2025 and beyond

Produced By

Voyage to the Deep – Underwater Adventures is a traveling exhibition produced by the Australian National Maritime Museum and toured internationally by Flying Fish.

Partners

Presenting Partner:

Tour History and Itinerary

Australian National Maritime Museum

Sydney, NSW, AUS view map

December 9, 2014 – April 26, 2015,
December 14, 2016 – February 19, 2017

Puke Ariki

New Plymouth, NZ view map

May 21, 2016 – October 16, 2016

WA Maritime Museum

Fremantle, WA, AUS view map

May 27, 2017 – August 20, 2017

Newcastle Museum

Newcastle, NSW, AUS view map

July 7, 2018 – October 21, 2018

Sharjah Children's Reading Festival

Sharjah, UAE view map

April 17, 2019 – April 27, 2019

Nauticus

Norfolk, VA, USA view map

September 19, 2020 – January 3, 2021

The DoSeum

San Antonio, TX, USA view map

May 8, 2021 – October 1, 2021

Milwaukee Public Museum

Milwaukee, WI, USA view map

October 15, 2021 – January 19, 2022

Berkshire Museum

Pittsfield, MA, USA view map

January 29, 2022 – May 1, 2022

Discovery Centre

Halifax, NS, CAN view map

May 18, 2022 – August 31, 2022

MOSH (Museum of Science and History)

Jacksonville, FL, USA view map

September 17, 2022 – January 8, 2023

Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium

Sarasota, FL, USA view map

February 18, 2023 – May 21, 2023

Ontario Science Centre

Toronto, Ontario, CAN view map

June 5, 2023 – September 4, 2023

Reading Public Museum

Reading, PA, USA view map

September 23, 2023 – January 7, 2024

Museum of Discovery and Science

Ft. Lauderdale, FL, USA view map

January 26, 2024 – May 19, 2024

Mystic Seaport Museum

Mystic, CT, USA view map

June 7, 2024 – September 2, 2024

Philadelphia, PA, USA view map

February 1, 2025 – May 10, 2025