Exhibitions, films and workshops for curious kids and their grown-ups
The Story of the Moving Image
FREE exhibition | open daily 10am – 5pm
Explore the past, present and future of films, TV, videogames and art. Discover fun and interactive displays for the whole family.
Our exhibitions are interactive, informative and full of surprises!
Take our exhibition home with you
Pick up your FREE Lens device and collect objects and artworks around the exhibition. View your personal collection from home!
Foley Studio
Add weird and wonderful sound effects to memorable scenes from Round the Twist and Li’l Elvis and the Truckstoppers.
Edit Line
Create your own iconic film and TV moments in real time! Save your mini masterpiece on your Lens device and take it home with you.
Shadow Play
Dance, move and play to create your own shadow puppet on screen.
Memory Garden
This beautiful display projects home videos from the 1930s to today into the palm of your hands.
Constellations
Discover the connections between the items you collected in the exhibition on touchscreens at the end of the exhibition.
Go on arcade adventures!
Play these games in our Games Lab Presented by Big Ant Studios
Planning a fun family day out?
You can find us in the heart of Fed Square, just 200m from Flinders Street station.
Food & Drink – Level 1
Grab a light lunch or sweet treat at Cameo, our cafe and kiosk.
We're here to help
From pram storage to change facilities, we're here to make your mission to ACMI go smoothly.
Your child's safety comes first
All children have a right to be safe from harm, respected, and valued during their visit to ACMI.
Visual Story
This Visual Story is designed to help anyone who may find a step-by-step visual and written access guide useful when coming to ACMI.