ACMI is Australia’s museum of screen culture, dedicated to watching, playing, making and discovering the universe of screen-based art, film, television and videogames. Located in Melbourne’s Fed Square, ACMI offers a dynamic cultural experience featuring interactive exhibitions, curated cinema screenings, workshops and talks, as well as a shop dedicated to screen culture and design. Visitors can also enjoy food and drink at the ACMI Cafe + Bar.
At the centre of ACMI is the free permanent exhibition The Story of the Moving Image, which spans time and cultures to explore the screen-based works that have shaped and transformed the world across film, television, videogames and digital media.
ACMI Cinemas bring world-class film programming to the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, showcasing award contenders, festival favourites, international releases, and rare or rediscovered works not easily found elsewhere. The cinemas offer audiences the chance to experience the magic of cinema on the big screen, from contemporary highlights to hidden gems.
ACMI also presents a range of major temporary exhibitions and cultural collaborations. The Vinyl Factory: Reverb, presented in partnership with RISING, is a journey into sound and music culture, open from 22 May to 31 August. Featuring leading contemporary artists including Stan Douglas, Jenn Nkiru, William Kentridge, Jeremy Deller, Virgil Abloh, Kahlil Joseph, Gabriel Moses, Cecilia Bengolea, Julianknxx and Carsten Nicolai, the exhibition celebrates 20 years of artistic collaboration through immersive installations, sculptural sound systems, remixable vinyl experiences, and archival works exploring the intersections of music, art, film and social movements. A dedicated Listening Room offers a curated vinyl experience for deep listening in an acoustically refined environment, alongside special after-hours sessions with local and international artists.
For younger audiences, Play School: Come and Play! celebrates 60 years of one of Australia’s most beloved television programs. Open until 12 July, the exhibition invites children aged 2–5 and their families to step behind the scenes of Play School, taking on roles such as presenter, camera operator or director. Through hands-on activities, songs, storytelling and imaginative play including climbing aboard the Rocket Clock—children explore how the show is made in a joyful, interactive environment developed in collaboration with the Australian Broadcasting Corporation.
Together, these experiences reflect ACMI’s mission to connect audiences with screen culture across generations, genres and formats, fostering creativity, participation and discovery.
More info here: https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/
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