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  • Two people looking at screens.
  • Screen showing two people embracing, surrounded by games consoles mounted on a gallery wall.
  • Outside building at Federation Square with large ACMI signage.

ACMI

  • Free
  • Family and kids

Navigate the universe of film, TV, videogames and art at ACMI. One of the most visited moving image museum in the world. Hear from global and Australian voices from the past, present and future.

This unique museum curates stories, people and objects to excite and challenge your preconceptions. Experience ACMI’s vibrant calendar of exhibitions, screenings, commissions, festivals and industry and education programs. Explore the stories, technologies and artists that create our shared screen culture.

Entry to ACMI is free but films and some exhibitions are ticketed.

ACMI is open daily, except Christmas Day, with extended opening hours for film screenings, special events and during Victorian school holidays.

Dates and times

Day Times
Monday
  • 12pm - 5pm 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday
  • 12pm - 5pm 12pm - 5pm
Wednesday
  • 12pm - 5pm 12pm - 5pm
Thursday
  • 12pm - 5pm 12pm - 5pm
Friday
  • 12pm - 5pm 12pm - 5pm
Saturday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm
Sunday
  • 10am - 6pm 10am - 6pm

Location

ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image)
Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

Open in maps location for ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image)

Contact details

  • telephone number: 03 8663 2200
  • email address: info@acmi.net.au
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