ACMI

ACMI is your museum of screen culture. Navigate the universe of film, TV, videogames and art with ACMI.

Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Fed Square, ACMI (formerly Australian Centre for the Moving Image) celebrates the wonder and power of the world’s most democratic artform – fostering the next generation of makers, players and watchers.

ACMI offers exhibitions, cinemas, and an incredible gift shop. Entry to ACMI is free, as is the interactive exhibition The Story of the Moving Image – open 364 days a year. On arrival you can collect The Lens, a free, handheld device that allows you to explore, collect and discover a universe of new films, TV shows, videogames and art to watch, play and experience. Simply tap on the objects and experiences you enjoy as you move through the exhibition, and log in later to see your online collection and discover even more about the world of screen culture.

Find out more: https://www.acmi.net.au/

The Story of the Moving Image

Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image through interactive experiences, digital innovation and captivating stories.

From the first projections and optical illusions to the birth of film and beyond, moving images have the power to spark imagination, share stories and shape history. Discover how inventors, innovators and artists at the turn of the 20th century wielded light, split time and captured motion, heralding a technological revolution that continues today.

Featuring ancient shadow puppets, Victorian-era magic lanterns, original cameras, iconic costumes, movie sets, sketches, clips and contemporary art, The Story of the Moving Image traverses time, countries and cultures in a mesmerising exploration of an art form that changed the world and illuminated our collective humanity.

Five distinct sections frame the major moments in moving image history, including the origins and future of cinema, production design and the creative process, Australian culture and stories, the rise of videogames, and how screens inform, influence and empower us.

These stages come to life through interactive experiences that let you animate shadows, craft optical toys, experiment with time, assemble film scenes and create soundscapes in a custom Foley studio.

These moments can be collected with the Lens, a free tool that collects your favourite objects, artworks and creations in the exhibition. It also animates the Constellation, connecting what you collected to the cosmos of screen content outside ACMI.

Find out more: https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/story-of-the-moving-image-exhibition/

ACMI SHOP

From the latest releases to hard-to-find imported titles, Melbourne’s best place for film books is the ACMI Shop. Located at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, the ACMI Shop takes film merchandise to a new level, scouring the planet, and possibly galaxies far, far away, to add to their quirky range. Unique gifts, off-beat collectables as well as movie-themed games, accessories, toys and cards make the ACMI Shop a must-see when you visit Fed Square.

Shopping for a gift? ACMI Gift Vouchers make a versatile present and can be used in the shop or at the box office.

Find out more: https://shop.acmi.net.au/