The Wave Organ
A huge musical instrument played by the ocean
Category Outsider Art, Musical Wonders
Located on a jetty in the San Francisco Bay, the Wave Organ, built in 1986 by artist Peter Richards, is an acoustic sculpture that amplifies the sounds of the waves from the bay. The jetty on which the Organ is built was constructed with carved granite and marble taken from a demolished cemetery. The Organ itself is comprised of PVC and concrete organ pipes at various elevations. The sound is created by waves crashing against the ends of these pipes, and the sound generally consists of low, subtle tones.
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- Hours Hours of Operation: The Wave Organ is always open. For the best experience, it is recommended to visit during high tide, when the sound of the organ is at its finest.
- Address Yacht Road, San Francisco, California, United States
- Cost Free
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