MastersFX Monster Museum 2025 in Burnaby

MastersFX Monster Museum 2025 – Meet the Monsters in Burnaby! 👹🎬

📍 Location: 4185 Dawson Street, Burnaby, BC (Between Gilmore & Madison Ave, across from Joy Sushi)
🚆 Access: Steps from Gilmore SkyTrain Station | Walking distance to The Amazing Brentwood
📅 Dates:

• Saturday, October 18, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Sunday, October 19, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Friday, October 24, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

• Saturday, October 25, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

• Sunday, October 26, 2025 | 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
  🎟️ Tickets: On sale starting Thursday, September 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST
  ⚠️ Note: Limited space available | Some exhibits may be frightening for young children

Event Overview

Calling all monster fans, movie lovers, and special FX enthusiasts! Step inside the world of cinematic nightmares and Hollywood creature magic at the MastersFX Monster Museum 2025 — an exclusive, limited-time exhibition showcasing over 40 years of monster-making and special effects history.

Created by the award-winning FX studio MastersFX, this immersive museum experience invites guests to explore the monsters, creatures, and prosthetics that have defined decades of film and television. From slime-dripping aliens to flesh-eating zombies and futuristic robots, the museum offers an inside look at the artistry and craftsmanship behind Hollywood’s most iconic screen terrors.

If you’ve ever wondered how monsters come to life — this is your chance to meet the monsters up close!

What You’ll See

🎥 Four Decades of Movie Magic
Discover the extraordinary creations that have appeared in major film and television productions, straight from the MastersFX studio archives. The museum celebrates the studio’s horrific and heroic history — showcasing characters and props from their extensive portfolio of Hollywood hits.

👹 Explore the Monsters’ Lair
Walk among life-sized models, animatronic beasts, and special FX makeup pieces featuring:

• Blobs and Sea Monsters

• Ghosts and Zombies

• Aliens and Ghouls

• Demons and Robots

• Corpses, Gorey Bits & Cinematic Horrors

🧟‍♂️ Behind-the-Scenes FX Displays
Gain insight into the technical mastery of special effects makeup, prosthetics, animatronics, and creature design. From early sculpting models to completed screen-used creations, this exhibition reveals the artistry behind cinematic transformation.

📸 Exclusive Studio Access
This is no ordinary museum — it’s a real working FX studio that opens its doors to the public for a short time each year. Fans of practical effects, horror, and science fiction will find themselves surrounded by legendary movie memorabilia.

About MastersFX

Founded in the early 1980s, MastersFX is an award-winning special effects company recognized internationally for its groundbreaking work in film and television. With studios in Vancouver, Toronto, and Los Angeles, MastersFX has brought to life hundreds of on-screen creatures, monsters, and special effects for productions across genres — from horror and sci-fi to fantasy and drama.

Their credits include work on hit series and films such as The Flash, The Umbrella Academy, True Blood, The Cabin in the Woods, and RoboCop. The Monster Museum serves as both a tribute to their cinematic legacy and a love letter to fans of practical effects and classic movie magic.

Visitor Information

📍 Address: 4185 Dawson Street, Burnaby, BC
🚫 Important: Google Maps may misdirect to the rooftop off Lougheed Hwy — the correct entrance is located between Gilmore and Madison Ave, across from Joy Sushi.

🚆 Transit:

• SkyTrain: Gilmore Station (Millennium Line) – 3-minute walk

• Bus Routes: Connect via Lougheed Hwy and Dawson St

🚗 Parking: Limited street and nearby lot parking available
👶 Age Recommendation: May not be suitable for young children (some exhibits are graphic or frightening)

Event Details at a Glance

🎟️ Tickets: On sale beginning September 25, 2025, at 10:00 AM PST
🎫 Availability: Limited capacity per time slot — advance purchase recommended
💀 Website: mastersfxmonstermuseum.com

Why You Should Go

• 👁 Exclusive Behind-the-Scenes Access: Step into a real Hollywood FX studio in Burnaby

• 🧟 A Must for Horror Fans: See iconic monsters and learn how they were created

• 🎬 Family-Friendly (with Caution): Great for film lovers, Halloween fans, and curious teens

• 🏆 Historic Legacy: Celebrate over four decades of Canadian and international movie artistry

Whether you’re a horror film enthusiast, a sci-fi devotee, or just curious about how special effects come to life, the MastersFX Monster Museum 2025 is a one-of-a-kind event that offers thrills, chills, and cinematic wonder — all under one roof.

Plan Your Visit

🕐 Duration: 60–90 minutes (suggested visit time)
📸 Photos: Photography is encouraged (non-commercial use only)
☕ Nearby Attractions: The Amazing Brentwood, Gilmore SkyTrain area cafés & restaurants
⚠️ Safety Note: Some exhibits feature gore and lifelike effects that may not be suitable for small children

A Halloween Must-See in Metro Vancouver

Get your tickets early for this unforgettable behind-the-scenes Halloween experience in Burnaby. Explore the dark artistry of monster-making and rediscover your favourite film creatures brought to life by Canada’s own MastersFX studio.

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