National Maritime Museum hosts weeklong film event celebrating the sea

The Korea Tourism Organization, the National Maritime Museum and the Korea International Ocean Film Festival are hosting the 2025 Museum Night Ocean Film Week from May 17-25.

The 2025 Museum Night Ocean Film Week, held for the first time to promote tourism in Busan, South Gyeongsang Province, offers a unique opportunity to watch films, including full-length, short and animated films related to the theme of the ocean, at the National Maritime Museum in Busan.

There will be special talk sessions with the films’ directors and writers for in-depth discussions about the movies being screened during the event.

On May 24-25, the museum is also holding a special night tour during which visitors can look around the museum with the lights off and watch ocean-related films all night long.

Other programs accessible during the 2025 Museum Night Ocean Film Week include singing bowl mediation, book talks and board games.

Those wishing to take part in this free event must register online at mmk.or.kr by May 14.

“We hope people create joyful memories through this special program set against the backdrop of Busan’s beautiful sea. Going forward, we will continue to lead efforts in developing travel products based on unique local themes and content, while promoting a sustainable travel culture,” said the Korea Tourism Organization.