Art and ocean science meet as Nautilus teams up once again with the Schmidt Ocean Institute. This collaboration will showcase the mesmerizing works from the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Artist-at-Sea program, with exhibits spanning both Frost Science and Art Basel Miami Beach at the Miami Beach Convention Center. Continuing the tradition from their prior showcases at the Explorers Club in March 2022 and the Lisbon UN Ocean Conference in June 2022, attendees can expect breathtaking artworks inspired directly from the explorations of the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Falkor (too) research vessel.

Free for Nautilus members

Wednesday, December 6–Sunday, December 10

Open to the public daily from 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Museum Admission required

The award-winning immersive experience from the Museum of Science & Industry in Chicago is coming to Miami. “The Blue Paradox” is more than just an educational exhibit—it’s a visceral journey into the depths of the ocean’s majesty, its importance, and the looming threats of the plastic waste crisis. The Frost Planetarium promises an enthralling, full dome first-person preview of this experience during Miami Art Week.

Free for Nautilus members

Wednesday, December 6–Sunday, December 10

Frost Planetarium

Presented by SC Johnson, in partnership with Conservation International

Nautilus and UNESCO will present a series of works from the Schmidt Ocean Institute’s Artist-at-Sea program. The exhibition in collaboration with Schmidt Ocean Institute will present some of the latest pieces from their international Artist-at-Sea program, which hosts residencies for artists to participate in ocean science. The collection welcomes new pieces from Max Hooper Schneider, Taiji Terasaki, Michel Droge, Robert Stackhouse, and Rebecca Rutstein, among others.

Friday, December 8–Sunday, December 10

11 a.m.–6 p.m.

Miami Beach Convention Center

Open to Art Basel Miami Beach ticket holders only

Join us for an evening of short films in the Frost Science planetarium, exploring the ocean and cutting edge research surrounding it. Including the award winning shorts Climate Under Pressure, The Art of Exploration, and more. The screening will kick off with a live connection with research vessel Falkor (too), and close with a Q&A.

Free for Nautilus members

Saturday, December 9

6–8 p.m.

Frost Planetarium

Drinks provided by Glenfiddich.

A dialogue like no other awaits attendees. Nautilus’ latest episode of their “Intersection” video series brings together deep ocean explorer Victor Vescovo and astronaut Nicole Stott. This stimulating conversation, set against the backdrop of the Frost Planetarium and in front of a live audience, will be live-streamed over Nautilus, promising a unique blend of oceanic and space exploration insights.

Free for Nautilus VIP members

Wednesday, December 6

6–7 p.m.

Frost Planetarium

By Invitation only

As the sun sets on December 6, the Frost Museum will come alive with the mellifluous strains of the first Nautilus/UNESCO Concert for the Ocean. With actor, writer and ocean activist Matthew Modine as the Master of Ceremonies, this musical delight will be the perfect crescendo to the Opening Reception of Nautilus and UNESCO at the Frost Science Museum/Art Basel Miami.

Free for Nautilus VIP members

Wednesday, December 6

7–10 p.m.

Frost Ocean Room

By Invitation only

An enlightening symposium is on the horizon. With the marine science and conservation expertise of the Bertarelli Foundation and the passionate vision of Leonardo DiCaprio’s Re:wild Foundation, attendees can delve deep into the intricacies of rewilding the ocean and its islands. The event focuses on stories of hope and opportunity told by those at the forefront of science and practice, combined with innovators who are finding new ways to protect and restore biodiversity. The day-long event promises a treasure trove of knowledge on the science and conservation of rewilding.

Free for Nautilus VIP members

Thursday, December 7

Breakfast: 8:30 a.m.

Symposium: 10 a.m.–6 p.m.

Frost Planetarium

By Invitation only