ACMI

ACMI

Explore screen culture at The Story of the Moving Image, ACMI’s free ongoing exhibition.

Indoor1 to 2 hoursFree core exhibition
Official venue details
Musical and screen-culture objects displayed at ACMI Melbourne
Photo: Gage Skidmore · Source · CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped and resized. Captured 24 January 2026. Image reviewed 9 October 2026. See official venue photos for current conditions.

Why make a day of it?

The Story of the Moving Image explores film, television, videogames and digital culture through an interactive exhibition. The core exhibition is free. Check the ACMI program separately for ticketed screenings and special exhibitions.

Make the most of your visit

A useful rainy day anchor for a city trip. Allow extra time if your group likes interactive exhibits.

Detailed group limits and access arrangements are not recorded as checked facts for this listing. Confirm current tickets and booking terms with the venue.

Before you go

Confirm current opening times, closures, access arrangements and any booking requirements directly with the venue or booking provider. Suggested visit lengths are planning estimates. Mood and audience tags are editorial suggestions, not a guarantee of access, quietness or group capacity.

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