BERMUDA TRIANGLE

Unlock The Secrets

“Wow” the whole family with a visit to the Bermuda Triangle: Unlock the Secrets exhibit – the ultimate destination for all things related to the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle. This exhibit has something for everyone – from sceptics to true enthusiasts of the paranormal and from young to old. This is the place to find answers to one of the biggest mysteries of all time. With many myths, facts are always mixed with fiction. BUEI has done historical and scientific research to separate the two.

Multi-Touch Table

3D Hurricane
Hologram

Sinking vessel simulation

Pop culture 
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This immersive exhibit features an interactive multi-touch table, 3D hurricane hologram, an exciting simulation of a sinking vessel, the most puzzling and intriguing Bermuda Triangle stories, “Survive the Bermuda Triangle” game and an examination of the most common reasons for maritime and aircraft accidents – Bad weather? Equipment failure? Alien interference? Or human error? The influence that the Triangle has had on pop culture is presented in a display featuring John Lennon, Barry Manilow, Fleetwood Mac and Lynda Carter, the original Wonder Woman, to name but a few.

Bermuda Triangle: Unlock the Secrets employs cutting-edge technology to enable visitors to explore both the far-fetched theories and the fascinating real science behind Bermuda’s most intriguing and enduring mystery. Regardless of the reasons behind the Bermuda Triangle phenomenon, this hugely popular myth is strongly embedded in international folklore. What better place to discover the secrets of the Bermuda Triangle than in the country that shares its name!

Bermuda Revealed

Discover how the islands of Bermuda were formed and learn about the long-extinct volcanic seamount beneath us. Interactive activities guide you through Bermuda’s geological history and lead you to the answer of why our sand is pink! Marvel at the ancient cedar root, a relic from over 7,000 years ago and rediscovered in thirty feet of water, revealing how sea levels have changed. Journey back in time to witness the evolution of underwater exploration techniques and equipment. Visitors will also learn about the pioneers of diving and experience being inside a diving bell as well as a replica of William Beebe’s famous bathysphere.

World Renowned Private

Shell Collection:

Renowned malacologist John R.H. “Jack” Lightbourn’s shell collection is one of the largest privately owned collections in the world, featuring over 1,200 specimens. Jack began his lifelong hobby at the age of six scouring the beaches of Bermuda with his grandfather. He ultimately amassed a collection which is acknowledged as one of the largest and finest in the world – rivalling even the Smithsonian archives! In the process Jack became one of the foremost collectors and experts in the field. You will be astounded by the variety, sizes, shapes and colours of these stunning natural treasures!

Portholes of Discovery

The Portholes of Discovery, BUEI’s latest rotating exhibit, explores the Island through the eyes of the researchers and artists who have been inspired by the island’s incredible environment. From discussing the natural assets that make Bermuda the perfect marine hub, to delving into two National Geographic expeditions that placed the island on the world stage, the exhibit highlights Bermuda’s history and continued potential as a center for environmental exploration through photographs, videos and hands on engagement.

Living with the Ocean

BUEI’s Living with the Ocean exhibit examines human impact on the marine environment. Visitors can interact above and below the water with state-of-the art technology and  an immersive Google Earth experience. Explore our planet and “dive” beneath our oceans to visit coral reefs around the world.  You will gain a new appreciation for the ocean and the creatures that inhabit it and take away ideas to help keep the ocean free of harmful plastics for future generations.

Blue Echo Dive

Our amazing simulated diving experience takes you to 12,000 feet below the sea surface. Join your fellow adventurers on a state-of the art submersible mission to explore the perplexing Bermuda Triangle. During your descent you will investigate scientific anomalies above and below the island, visit an airplane graveyard, experience close encounters with whales, giant squid, sharks and a multitude of deep-sea creatures. Surprises, unexplained mishaps and mysteries abound and only you can decide between science fact and science fiction!

Shipwreck Gallery

Did you know that Bermuda is the shipwreck capital of the world? Bermuda was a dangerous place for early sailors with over 300 ships falling victim to her treacherous reefs. Bermuda’s shipwrecks tell a story about our island’s national identity – one that was and still is fundamentally ship based. Walk back through time and uncover a bounty of marine artefacts and history. Discover some of the treasures that Teddy Tucker, Bermuda’s legendary diver and pioneer in marine archaeology, salvaged from local shipwrecks – over 100 of which he personally located. Also featured in the exhibit are medicinal ampoules recovered from the island’s most famous wreck Constellation, lost in 1943. Both this wreck and Teddy Tucker’s adventures inspired Peter Benchley to write his novel “The Deep” which was shot on location in Bermuda and featured Teddy himself in a cameo role.

Treasure Room

Pride of place in this trove of treasure goes to a replica of Teddy Tucker’s most significant find, the legendary emerald studded 22 karat gold “Tucker Cross”, believed to have come from San Pedro, a Spanish galleon which was dashed on the reefs in 1594. Watch as the infamous cross magically disappears in front of your eyes. Find coral encrusted gold coins, tiny figurines, gold toothpicks, and belt buckles. Teddy Tucker had an incredible eye as some of the treasures look like nothing more than a rock or a piece of seaweed at first glance. Think you would have been able to spot these treasures of the deep?