The DoSeum is thrilled to celebrate the upcoming summer season with a new interactive adventure brought to San Antonio from the Australian National Maritime Museum. ‘Voyage To The Deep’ will submerge families in a maritime journey full of fun and engaging activities. On Saturday, May 8, families are invited to join in on the fun and celebrate both the opening of the new exhibit as well as participate in The DoSeum’s Big Day of Play –  a wonderful program featuring  art, reading, and science activities. Children are encouraged to come in ocean inspired costumes. (The DoSeum, 2021)

The exhibition will be on view May 8 through September 25, 2021. Tickets and more information about the exhibit are available online. The DoSeum’s Big Day of Play activities are included with general admission and programs will run from 10a.m. to 4:30p.m. 

The exhibit is based on French author Jules Verne’s 1870 classic “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” and brings to life the deep-sea adventures of Captain Nemo, his fantastical Nautilus submarine, and the mythical world he inhabited. The exhibition’s main attraction is the giant Nautilus where kids can climb aboard and discover the inner workings of a deep-sea submersible. Kids can take control at the helm, peer through the periscopes, crank the propeller, test out the bunks, and explore Captain Nemo’s Cabinet of Curiosities full of wonderful marine specimens. There is even a giant squid to slide down, a bubbly pipe organ to play nautical sounds, and a galley full of strange foods to discover.

Kids engage with fun role play by slipping on a deep-sea dive suit and venturing through the world below the waves including the octopus’ garden with its giant clamshell and then wander through the maze of seaweed in the kelp forest. They can also explore the lost world of Atlantis.

‘Voyage to the Deep’ will keep kids engaged as they learn about marine habitats and creatures as well as technology and engineering used to create submarines and other vessels which bring humans closer to the underwater world. Kids will discover how to operate a submarine and will imagine themselves in an underwater adventure into the deep-sea. The exhibition brings a range of interactive experiences including full-body interactions, mechanical and electro-mechanical exhibits, interactive projections and touchscreens.  

The DoSeum continues to honor commitment to its guests and staff to maintain the safest conditions for a safe and healthy visit. COVID-19 policies regarding capacity and masks remain in place.

The DoSeum is one of the leading children’s museums in the nation; a place where minds are always at play. The DoSeum offers innovative exhibits and experiences to get children excited about concepts in science, math, art, and literacy and encourages them to take their excitement into the world. Through joyful learning and discovery, The DoSeum Experience grows curious minds, connects families, and transforms communities.

“As San Antonio thoughtfully and carefully opens back up and readies itself for an unforgettable summer, The DoSeum is delighted to bring families a bit of reprieve and much joy with this great interactive and educational exhibit. We are proud to offer “Voyage to the Deep” to our community and I’m confident this exhibit will be widely enjoyed by families with children of all ages. As always, we offer families and staff our continued commitment to their health and safety in a safe environment.” – DoSeum Vice President of Exhibits, Meredith Doby