Step into the magical time and space of movies! In Busan, encounter the stunning blue tunnel and the dreamy lantern wall, where every shot is a blockbuster moment!
Judy Li
a day ago
I really want to selfishly recommend this to all my friends who love taking photos, and that’s the Busan Film Experience Museum. When you think of Busan, everyone knows it hosts the massive Busan International Film Festival every year, but there’s actually a super cool secret spot here even on regular days. Follow my real experience to see whether this place, full of interactive moments, is really fun.
Many people might wonder why Korea's film industry is so big, even winning Oscars. If you visit this place you'll see that Koreans' dedication to film starts with basic education. This museum is located next to Yongdusan Park, and it's very easy to get to. You can walk here after browsing Nampo-dong. This place doesn't just show old posters, it turns every step of filmmaking into a large interactive game. If you're like me, a fan of traveling in Korea but unsure where to find movie-related info, just search Creatrip for Busan Film Experience Museum. The page has very detailed information and clear pricing.
To be honest, after you go in and play you’ll feel like this price is an amazing value, because there are so many attractions inside you won’t finish them all. Besides film history, there’s also the Trick Eye 3D Museum to visit together. Besides being great for photos, the air conditioning here is strong, so if you’re tired from shopping this is a perfect spot to cool off, it’s great for winter plans.
🎬 Personal visit experience and tips
As soon as you step into the exhibition hall you'll first see an entire wall covered with posters of classic Korean films, like Broken Tomb (film '破墓') which has been getting a lot of buzz recently, along with older award-winning classics. Seeing this poster wall I couldn't help but want to stop and look at every single one. The lighting design here feels very cinematic, and just standing by the wall will give your photos a vintage, artsy vibe.
But what I really want to share are the high-tech interactive features inside, like the AI face-swap experience. You just take a photo facing the screen, the system automatically captures your facial features, then merges your face onto a cute illustrated character. After I took mine, a very stylish little illustrated girl appeared on the screen, with the line, 'Life is the greatest movie in history.' That line hit me right in the heart, I thought that touch was so warm. Experiences full of personal color like this can’t be written by AI.
Next I walked into an area that felt just like the time-tunnel zone, full of blue sci‑fi vibes. The flashing lights really make you feel like you’re traveling through time. For people like me who need atmosphere in every photo, this area is pure heaven. I spent a long time shooting there, and even tried making a few short videos, the results looked incredible.
There's also an area that's the visual distortion exhibit, with a huge funhouse mirror that stretches you horizontally when you stand in front of it, making you look super weird. Seeing that distorted version of myself in the mirror had me laughing so hard I almost couldn't breathe, so I quickly pulled out my phone and took a photo. If you post that kind of bizarre picture to your story, everyone will definitely ask what you're doing, and that kind of genuine fun you can only experience by visiting in person.
Besides being funny, there are also very romantic spots here, like an area with a dreamy background wall that looks like a sky lantern, painted with a huge wooden ship and a castle. The whole color scheme feels very fairy-tale-like, and standing there for photos makes you feel like the lead in a movie. The artwork in every section is very detailed, you can really tell how much care this museum put into the design.
One last tip I want to share is to pick up an RFID chip card when you check in. This card is the key to the interactive attractions. After you play, you can scan the QR code with your phone to save the voiceovers or short movie clips you made. That “make-your-own-movie” feeling will really make you admire the film crew’s work. Also, on my way back to the hotel I could buy a hotteok (Korean sweet pancake) to eat, a little travel joy that only people who keep track of these things will understand.
To sum up this visit to the Busan Film Experience Museum, I think whether you’re a movie fan or just want a spot to take beautiful photos, this place won’t disappoint. The facilities are new, the exhibits are very interactive, and with convenient transportation, there’s really no reason not to go. Most importantly, booking through Creatrip not only saves you the hassle of lining up for tickets on site, it also gives you a solid 10% cash back, which makes your budget more flexible.
If you want to leave behind more interactive and memorable experiences in Busan beyond just the ocean views, book your visit now. Let’s be the director of our own lives in Busan’s world of film.
