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School visits – Game Worlds

Tickets

Per student (early bird price – book before 4 Jul)

$10

Teachers with student group

FREE

When

Tue 16 Sep 2025 - Sun 8 Feb 2026

Explore over 30 unforgettable videogames with your students – from global blockbusters like World of Warcraft to Y2K-era favourites like The Sims and Neopets plus highly anticipated titles for 2025.  

Discover how imagined worlds become tangible, how connections and meaning are forged within these worlds, and how the boundaries of these vibrant and immersive games are expanded by those that play them.

This playable exhibition explores concepts such as characterisation, representation, design, computational thinking, analysis and play, whilst fostering critical and creative thinking. It provides opportunities to connect with curriculum areas including English, Media Arts, Humanities, The Arts and Digital Technologies.

Don’t miss your chance to visit this engaging interactive exhibition with your students

Opening in September
Book now, for Term 3 or Term 4 2025, or Term 1 2026.

Teachers can visit this exhibition for FREE
Just show your VIT card or teacher membership at the ticket desk. This is the perfect way to explore how this impactful exhibition will inspire student learning.

About your visit

  • Please book your timed visit before arriving at ACMI to ensure we can accommodate you and your students.
  • Arrive at our Flinders Street entrance on the day of your booking and meet our staff at the Green Flag marked School meeting point.
  • After booking, please check your email inbox for confirmation, as well as other important information.

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Game Worlds is proudly supported by

Major Technology Partner

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Major Research Partner

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Supporting Partner

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Where

ACMI, Fed Square

Plan your visit

Exhibition visit times

10am – 2.30pm weekdays during school term

Education enquiries

T: (03) 8663 2583
E: education@acmi.net.au


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Child Safety

All children have a right to be safe from harm, respected and valued during their visit to ACMI.

Read our Child Safety Policy
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Read our Education team's perspectives on videogames

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Head to our Game Worlds exhibition page.

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