Located in the bustling student district of Hongdae in Seoul is the Trick Eye Museum. As the name suggests, the museum is filled with all sorts of optical illusions waiting to be discovered. In the same building, find the Ice Museum. Your ticket to the Trick Eye Museum provides free entry. Finish off the day with some carnival games on Carnival Street, an arcade conveniently located in the same building. A visit to these museums promises fun for all ages, as long as you come with a silly attitude and a camera!
Take tons of crazy photos
The word “museum” is a bit misleading. Here you will not find special exhibits or even a permanent collection. Rather, you will have the chance to interact with the paintings. It’s a great way to spend the afternoon, but just be aware that this museum is more about having fun than appreciating high art. Visitors are encouraged to take pictures of themselves with the installations. After taking a picture, you’ll know why. Two dimensional paintings magically seem to come to life in 3-D after being captured on film.
There are about 100 paintings and they come in all varieties, from dangerous sea creatures to unbelievable sports scenes. Some scenes make it seem like you are being eaten by a blood-hungry shark, while others make you look like a character painted into a portrait. There are also many paintings featuring scenes from Korea, such as traditional temples and the Lotte World amusement park. For the more complicated illusions there are instructions next to the set to help you get the perfect picture. It’s a good idea to visit with at least one friend, otherwise you’ll have to ask the staff to take pictures for you. That being said, the staff members are more than happy to take pictures for visitors.
Chill out in the Ice Museum
Included in the price of your admission to the Trick Eye Museum is an entry to the Ice Museum. Before entering you are given a poncho to protect you from the cold. The temperatures are literally freezing inside! Once you enter, you’ll be greeted by ice sculptures of beloved characters like Hello Kitty and Santa Claus, an igloo and an ice house complete with an ice bed, a functional ice piano, and an ice toilet.
The best part of this museum, however, is the ice slide. Climb to the top of the ice stairs, grab a mat, and take the plunge. It’s a chilling ride (for more reasons than one!) and it will certainly get your adrenaline going. You’ll want to take pictures and ride the slide quickly because spending more than a few minutes inside becomes bone-chilling.
Play some arcade games on Carnival Street
The Trick Eye Museum also includes a carnival-like area filled with arcade games, basketball shooting games, and virtual reality experiences. Some of the activities, like mini-golf, are included in the ticket price; however, some games cost an additional 3,000 SKW (2.63 USD). The virtual reality experience costs an extra 8,000 SKW (7.00 USD).
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Organize your visit
To find the museum, take subway line 2, get off at the Hongik University station and take exit 9. The museum is located underground, away from the chaotic street and huge crowds, but there is a large sign that helps direct visitors. Admission costs 15,000 SKW (13.15 USD) for adults and 12,000 SKW (10.50 USD) for children. The museum is open from 9.00 AM to 9.00 PM. To avoid the crowds, go early in the morning, or later at night.
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