Sounds of the Ocean

Saturday, February 8, 2025
Sounds of the Ocean
J. Watumull Planetarium

Two showings available:

• 5:30-6:30 p.m.
• 7:00-8:00 p.m.

Tickets available directly through Sounds of the Ocean.

$25 General Admission
$19 Students, Seniors, Military, or Children under 12 years old

Program Overview

Prepare to embark on an extraordinary journey that will immerse you in the wonders of the deep blue. Sounds of the Ocean, the award-winning immersive experience, invites you and your family to a captivating fusion of art, music and mindfulness that will transport you to the heart of the ocean’s embrace. Get ready for an adventure like no other, where the beauty of the seas unfolds before your eyes. Created by ocean artivist, director & composer Joshua Sam Miller and co-director/Expressive Arts Facilitator Elise Lein, this experience immerses you in an enchanting underwater world.

Logistics/Travel Information:

• This is an in-person event at the J. Watumull Planetarium at Bishop Museum
• No online options or recordings will be available.
• Check-in and entry will be near Bishop Museum’s Shop Pacifica (front entrance and gift shop). The check-in table will be located at the top of the main staircase/ramp and to the right.
• The planetarium is fairly cool; you may want to bring a light sweater.
• No eating, drinking, or smoking in the Planetarium lobby and theater. Designated smoking areas can be located in campus parking lots.
• Please pay for parking using a mobile phone through a posted Parklinq QR code (card payments only) or have your Bishop Member parking sticker on your car. Please see Directions and Parking for more information.

Additional Program Information

Every ticket removes 1KG of plastic from rivers and the ocean thanks to our tour partner, everwave! Help us save the Ocean and be part of this growing international community.

As you step into this mesmerizing world, the ethereal melodies of whales and dolphins will serenade your senses, creating a symphony of harmony and guide you into a meditative ocean odyssey. It’s an invitation to forge a profound connection with the enchanting life that resides beneath the waves.

But it doesn’t stop there. Sounds of the Ocean is a catalyst for change, a beacon of peaceful activism that aims to inspire action to safeguard our precious underwater ecosystems. In a society burdened with stress, this transformative project offers solace and respite, inviting you to rediscover inner peace while nurturing a deeper reverence for the natural world.

Sounds of the Ocean serves as an international platform that celebrates the fusion of art and conservation. Join us as we unite a diverse collective of international artists, scientists, and ocean advocates from across the globe, igniting a collaborative movement to protect our oceans. With their combined expertise and shared passion, they breathe life into this extraordinary endeavor, infusing it with cultural richness.

From the vibrant shores of North and Central America to the captivating landscapes of Europe and the Middle East, this awe-inspiring experience has already captivated audiences in twenty-six countries. It has graced the stages of renowned international climate conferences including the prestigious COP28, UN Ocean Conference in Lisbon, COP 26, and COP 27. Notably, it has also left its undeniable mark on iconic music festivals such as Burning Man, Garbicz Festival and Boom Festival.

Prepare to be captivated, uplifted, and transformed. Sounds of the Ocean is an official UN Ocean Decade Activity, proudly brought to you by Embodied Sounds. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this unforgettable journey. Let the waves of serenity carry you away into a realm of boundless wonder.