COVID-19 update
ACMI will reopen on Fri 30 July with all COVIDSafe measures, including capacity limits, in place. Plan your visit in advance and book online to avoid disappointment.
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Disney: the Magic of Animation
Exhibition | Reopening Fri 30 Jul
Discover the creativity and innovation of almost 100 years of Disney Animation.
The Films of Abbas Kiarostami
Film season | 1–15 Sep
Travel through four decades of boundary-breaking Iranian cinema in this retrospective of the master filmmaker's poetic, humanist works.
20% off in the ACMI Shop
We've got plenty of rainy day boredom busters at the ACMI Shop including puzzles, crafts, board games and videogames, plus a range of socks, scarves and other wearables to keep you warm and cosy. Free shipping on orders over $100. Discount will be applied at the checkout. Valid until 11.59pm on Tue 27 Jul.
Ross Gibson: head_phone_film_poems
Online exhibition
Ross Gibson’s new exhibition features a suite of films that creatively remix an array of ‘readymade’ online archives, including ASIO footage, crime scene photos and late night iPhone captures.
MIFF 2021
Festival | Tickets on sale now
The Melbourne International Film Festival is back for its 69th edition. Preview much anticipated world premiere films and special events.
The Story of the Moving Image
Exhibition | Reopening Fri 30 Jul
Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image through interactive experiences, digital innovation and captivating stories in our new centrepiece exhibition
What's on this month
Explore exhibitions, films, festivals, talks and more at your museum of screen culture, and online.
Apply for the CEO Digital Mentoring Program
ACMI, in conjunction with the Australia Council’s national Cultural Digital Program, will run a new pilot mentoring initiative for strategic technology and digital mentoring for cultural organisations.
Jason Phu awarded Mordant Family Moving Image Commission for young artists
His proposed work, Analects of Kung Phu, will be premiered at ACMI in 2022 and an edition will be accessioned into ACMI’s collection.
The Blackmagic Design Media Preservation Lab
Our first of its kind facility is dedicated to preserving Australia’s analogue past while ensuring its digital present is accessible for generations to come.
Watch films on demand: Cinema 3
Fuel your passion for film. Rent and stream new releases, classics and revivals of our past programs on demand.
View online exhibitions: Gallery 5
Explore art that reflects, celebrates and interrogates the internet and digital culture through a series of free online exhibitions and performances.
Go even deeper
The Story of the Moving Image online
Discover how screen culture has shaped who we are, how we see ourselves and how the world sees us, with our FREE online experience.
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.
Browse our collection
Discover the old and new, unique and nostalgic in our ever-evolving collection of objects and works from the universe of screen culture.
Food & Drink
Film, food, art, music and people come together in our all-day 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.