ACMI

Welcome to the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, more affectionately known to locals and scholars alike as ACMI. Positioned at the very heart of Melbourne’s Federation Square, this institution stands as a testament to our…

As we move further into the building, take a moment to observe the structural philosophy behind the recent forty-million-dollar renovation. This was not just a facelift; it was a radical reimagining of how a museum space should…

Before you dive deep into the galleries, you must acquire 'The Lens.' This is a seemingly simple take-home cardboard device, but it contains a sophisticated Near Field Communication, or NFC, chip. This device is perhaps the most…

We now enter the centerpiece of the museum, the permanent exhibition titled 'The Story of the Moving Image.' This gallery is a profound exploration of craft, form, and cultural identity. It tells a chronological and thematic…

Moving from the historical toward the practical, we arrive at the interactive labs and education spaces. This area of ACMI is where the 'playful interactive quality' of the museum truly shines. …

We now transition into a realm that, for many years, was excluded from serious museum study: video games. At ACMI, however, video games are treated with the same scholarly respect as the greatest works of cinema. …

While much of ACMI is dedicated to the 'new' ways we interact with media, it also remains deeply committed to the traditional heart of the moving image: the cinema. ACMI houses state-of-the-art art cinemas that serve as a…

No visit to a premier cultural institution is complete without a consideration of its hospitality and retail spaces, which at ACMI are integral to the overall experience. The museum features a fantastic food and retail offering…

As we conclude our tour of the Australian Centre for the Moving Image, I hope you have gained a deeper appreciation for the complex and beautiful universe of film, TV, video games, and digital art. ACMI is more than just a…