Busan Trick Eye Museum on the 2nd Floor, Where Photos Turn Perspective Upside Down

Why It Moved from BIFF Square to the 2nd Floor of the Busan Museum of Movies on March 8, 2018

Busan Trick Eye Museum officially opened on the 2nd floor of the Busan Museum of Movies on March 8, 2018. Busan Metropolitan City explains that the facility relocated from the former BIFF Square area in Nampo-dong and was designed so visitors can enjoy cinematic imagination and photo experiences together within the museum.

The address is 12 Daecheong-ro 126beon-gil, Jung-gu, Busan, 2nd floor of the Busan Museum of Movies. The building is located in the Yongdusan Park area, making it convenient to continue toward Busan Tower, Gwangbok-ro, and Gukje Market after your visit. However, if you plan to see only the Trick Eye exhibition, it is appropriate to allow about one hour, the recommended duration listed in Korea Tourism Organization tourism data.

Aqua, Masterpiece, Adventure, Ghost, and VR: How Photos Come Together in Five Rooms

The exhibition is divided into five themes: Aqua Zone, Masterpiece Zone, Adventure Zone, Ghost Zone, and VR Zone. The key is not to stand directly in front of the artwork, but to match the shooting position and pose shown in each artwork's guide photo, making the flat images on the walls and floor appear like three-dimensional scenes.

“Trick eye” comes from the French expression trompe-l’oeil and refers to an optical illusion technique that makes a flat surface appear three-dimensional. According to the exhibition guide, the dedicated application makes some images move through augmented-reality effects. Because the results may differ between ordinary camera photos and app-based shots, it is a good idea to check your phone's battery and storage immediately after entering.

• Aqua Zone: An area for taking photos against imagined underwater scenes featuring dragons, mermaids, and more
• Masterpiece Zone: An area where visitors become part of a figure or scene in a famous painting
• Adventure Zone: An area of pose-based artworks using perspective and movement
• Ghost Zone: An area using horror and mystery effects
• VR Zone: An area introducing AR and VR experience elements together

Open Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–18:00: An Itinerary That Requires Entry Before 17:00

Hours are 10:00–18:00 from Tuesday through Sunday, with last admission at 17:00. The museum is closed every Monday, January 1, and the day of Seollal and Chuseok, so it is safest not to include it in a Monday Nampo-dong itinerary.

Admission is 8,000 won for adults and 6,000 won for children and teenagers. Admission is free for children under 36 months and adults aged 65 or older, and credit cards are accepted. The information phone number is 051-715-4200. To avoid confusing it with the former number, 051-557-1577, it is best to prioritize the number in the current tourism information data.

If photography is your main purpose, it is better to arrive just after opening at 10:00 or before 16:00 rather than immediately before the 17:00 admission deadline, so you have enough time to match the poses for each artwork. Groups planning to take many photos can shorten their route by taking turns assigning one person to photograph and another to pose for each artwork.

Five Minutes from Jungang Station Exit 5 on Line 1, Three Minutes from Baeksan Memorial Hall Bus Stop

By subway, use Exit 5 of Jungang Station on Busan Metro Line 1. Walk for about five minutes from the exit toward Yongdusan Park to reach the Busan Museum of Movies; Trick Eye Museum is on the 2nd floor.

By bus, get off at the Baeksan Memorial Hall bus stop and walk for about three minutes. The available routes listed are 15, 81, 86, 126, and 186. When traveling from Gukje Market or Gwangbok-ro, keep in mind that the edge of Yongdusan Park combines level ground with gentle uphill sections, and allow extra time if traveling with large luggage or a stroller.

Parking is available at the Busan Museum of Movies parking lot. The first hour is free, followed by 250 won per 10 minutes. Although parking availability is indicated, the number of spaces and level of congestion have not been separately confirmed, so public transportation is a more predictable option on weekends.

A Pose-Based Exhibition Where Dividing Roles for Two Matters More Than Taking One Photo

This venue is closer to a pose-based exhibition, where the photographer's position and the subject's movement must work together to produce the intended result, than to an art museum that ends with simply viewing the works. Visitors on their own may need a tripod or timer, while groups of two or more can work efficiently by having one person take the photo and the other enter the position within the artwork.

Travel reviews mention that each photo zone has an example photo, making it easy to decide on a pose. On the other hand, some reviews note that adults who are not particularly interested in photography may have a short visit and find that the experience depends on personal preference. Satisfaction may therefore be higher when combining the visit with the Busan Museum of Movies or planning it as an indoor activity in Nampo-dong on a rainy day.

• If visiting alone: First consider using a timer or asking a companion to take the photo
• If traveling with children: Call to ask whether children under 36 months qualify for free admission and whether identification documents are required
• If you are an overseas visitor: Use Busan Tourist Information 1330 or Busan City 051-120 when you need location assistance
• If using a stroller or wheelchair: Contact 051-715-4200 in advance to ask about accessible routes inside the building and elevator availability

A Nampo-dong Itinerary Combining the Busan Museum of Movies, Yongdusan Park, and Busan Tower in One Block

Busan Trick Eye Museum is on the 2nd floor of the Busan Museum of Movies, so it is natural to visit it together with the film-experience exhibits in the same building. Busan Metropolitan City introduces the Busan Museum of Movies as Korea's first specialized film-related exhibition and experience facility, where visitors can understand the principles of film and try making films. The building has four above-ground floors and three basement floors.

Outside the building, Yongdusan Park and Busan Tower extend nearby, while heading south connects you to Gwangbok-ro and the Gukje Market and Kkangtong Market areas. Since last admission to Trick Eye Museum is at 17:00, a practical plan is to visit the museum and park first during the day and head to the markets for a late-afternoon meal, or schedule the indoor attractions earlier on a rainy day.

The official website is https://www.trickeye.com/. Hours, closing days, and fees may change, so it is advisable to reconfirm them on the website or at 051-715-4200 on the day of your visit.