Discover how inventors, innovators and artists have used light and shadow, time and movement, colour and sound over time to tell stories and celebrate the wonder of the moving image. Our exhibition acknowledges First Peoples’ ongoing contribution to culture and storytelling, while also foregrounding new perspectives and Australian creativity and innovation.
Each student will receive the Lens, a free take-home device that lets them collect artworks and objects as well as their interactive experiences. Later at home or at school, they can delve deeper into the stories and ideas behind the things they have collected.
About your visit
- Please book your timed visit before arriving at ACMI to ensure we can accommodate you and your students.
- Arrive at our Flinders Street entrance on the day of your booking and meet our staff at the Green Flag marked School meeting point.
- After booking, please check your email for confirmation, as well as other important information.
- Want to further enrich your visit, or connect it to your classroom? Browse our free learning resources for this exhibition here.
Make a day of it whilst at ACMI: We often have other exhibitions in the building suitable for schools - check out school exhibition visits here.
Event duration
Booking information
This exhibition does not take walk-ins for school groups. Please book beforehand.
Education enquiries
Victorian Curriculum links
Level 3 & 4 - Digital Systems and SecurityVC2TDI4S01
F-2 - Digital Systems and SecurityVC2TDI2S01
Level 1 - LanguageVC2E1LA08
Level 2 - LanguageVC2E2LA08
Level 3 - LanguageVC2E3LA10
Level 3 - LiteratureVC2E3LE02
Level 4 - LanguageVC2E4LA09
Level 5 - LanguageVC2E5LA07
Level 6 - LiteratureVC2E6LE01
Level 7 - LanguageVC2E7LA07
Level 8 - LiteratureVC2E8LE03
Level 9 - LanguageVC2E9LA07
Level 9 - LiteracyVC2E9LY04
Level 10 - LanguageVC2E10LA07
Level 10 - LiteracyVC2E10LY04
Level 1 & 2 - ExploringVC2AMA2E01
Level 3 & 4 - ExploringVC2AMA4E01
Level 5 & 6 - ExploringVC2AMA6E01
Level 7 & 8 - ExploringVC2AMA8E01
Level 9 & 10 - ExploringVC2AMA10E01
The Story of the Moving Image learning resources
ACMI's centrepiece exhibition The Story of the Moving Image offers rich learning opportunities for students of all ages. Our resources include activities for before, during and after your students' visit.
Education visit planning
Already booked? Or needing some additional planning information? Find exhibition visit specific information, social stories and more.
Interactive experiences at ACMI
Your students can immerse themselves in fun and engaging experiences that tell the story of film, TV, videogames and art in our centrepiece exhibition.
