Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum hosts light and sound voyage exhibition

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - An evening exhibition combining ocean-inspired lights, video projections and soundscapes returns to the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum in Savannah this Thursday and Friday. Now in its third year, the “Celestial Seafarers: Voyage of the Seven Seas” showcase features installations by 11 regional artists placed throughout the museum’s historic house and expansive gardens.Participating creators will interpret this year’s nautical theme through diverse mediums, ranging from neon sculptures to specialized sound designs. Friday night will also feature a special 8 p.m. performance by sculptor Matt Toole and his metal-casting group, Iron Opera, utilizing a “rhythm burner” apparatus that emits timed bursts of flame from four towers.The open-format event runs from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. both nights, allowing attendees to walk through the grounds and view the museum’s permanent maritime collections. General admission tickets are $22 for adults, $10 for children 17 and unde