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15 – 16 Feb

The Future and Beyond

Through talks, performances and screenings, explore how future visions on screen – from AI-powered love stories to cyberpunk dystopias – reveal as much about today’s world as tomorrow’s.

Unpack the wonders and warnings behind 7 iconic objects from pop culture with author Adrian Hon. Celebrate the stunning visuals of Björk’s most iconic music videos. Dive into cyberpunk landscapes and take part in the shaping of future worlds. Ponder the possibilities and problems of AI through films like Ex Machina, Blade Runner 2049 and The Creator. Discover the wonders of Indian futurism with a musical celebration of electronica, dance, digital art and cultural preservation. And choose your own adventure with an immersive, text-based role-playing game taking place in our museum spaces, influenced by cinema and ACMI’s own exhibitions.

Don’t miss this weekend packed with insight and imagination, inspired by ACMI's World Premiere exhibition, The Future and Other Fictions.

Date	Times
Sat 15 Feb	10:00am - 5:00pm
Sun 16 Feb	10:00am - 5:00pm

Part of The Future and Beyond

The Future History of the World in 7 On-Screen Objects

The Future History of the World in 7 On-Screen Objects

Ever wondered what movies, games and TV shows get right – and hilariously wrong – about the future?

Cyberpunk Dreams

Cyberpunk Dreams

Explore a future where humans and technology merge, blurring boundaries and reshaping existence.

Int. Spaceship – Night

Int. Spaceship – Night

An immersive, text-based role-playing game experience inspired by cinema and ACMI's exhibitions.

Reclaiming Tomorrow

Reclaiming Tomorrow

A short film program that explores new visions of identity, technology, and survival.

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The best free and cheap family activities

The best free and cheap family activities

Find family-friendly fun and free events in Melbourne.

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

Melbourne's best blockbuster events

The best major events on in Melbourne this year.

Melbourne's essential night-time events

Melbourne's essential night-time events

From hidden laneway markets to epic pop-ups, Melbourne gets lit once the lights go out.

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Melbourne Art Fair

Melbourne Art Fair

Presenting new and iconic artists from leading Australasian galleries and Indigenous art centres.

Special Interest Tour: Unlocking the Collection

Special Interest Tour: Unlocking the Collection

Join the Johnston Collection's guides on 19 Jan for behind-the-scenes access to hidden treasures.

Special Interest Tour: Unlocking the Collection

Special Interest Tour: Unlocking the Collection

Join the Johnston Collection's guides on 30 Jan for behind-the-scenes access to hidden treasures.

Special Interest Tour: Walk and Talk with Embroiderers Guild

Special Interest Tour: Walk and Talk with Embroiderers Guild

Join historical embroidery specialists to share insights about beautiful, rarely exhibited textiles.