The Story of the Moving Image
Our new centrepiece exhibition – open daily
Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image through interactive experiences, digital innovation and captivating stories.
Disney: The Magic of Animation
13 May – 17 Oct 2021
Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation.
What's on this month
Explore exhibitions, films, festivals, talks and more at your museum of screen culture, and online.
Pictured: The Perfect Candidate | 13–25 May 2021
MIAF 2020 Re-Animated – on sale now
13–16 May 2021
Before the Melbourne International Animation Festival returns in July, check out the revived 2020 program.
An $80k opportunity for young Australian artists
Applications for the Mordant Family Moving Image Commission for Young Australian Artists are now open.
Angela Tiatia awarded the Ian Potter Moving Image Commission
The Sydney-based artist will create the final work in the decade-long series of $100,000 commissions for new moving image works.
Browse the collection
Discover the old and new, unique and nostalgic in our ever-evolving collection of objects and works from the universe of screen culture.
Education
Virtual lessons, exhibition visits, professional learning for teachers, and learning resources for use at home or the classroom.
Stories & Ideas
Explore the themes behind the screens with articles, interviews, recorded talks and more.
Go even deeper
The Story of the Moving Image online experience
Discover how screen culture has shaped who we are, how we see ourselves and how the world sees us.
The ACMI story so far
From humble beginnings to a universe of screen culture, find out how we became the most visited moving image museum in the world.
Food & Drink
Film, food, art, music and people come together in the city's newest dining destination, Hero, at Fed Square – bookings now open.
ACMI Shop
Melbourne's favourite shop dedicated to all things moving image. Every purchase supports your museum of screen culture.