School visits - Lifelike
Recommended for Year 5 - 12
Tickets
All orders incur $1 online booking fee which will be added to your cart. ACMI Members don't pay fees, join today.
When
Fri 20 Nov 2026 -Tue 27 Apr 2027
10am - 2.30pm
Celebrate the magic of movie puppetry and get up close with beloved, eerie, and unforgettable characters.
Explore the craft, performance and invention that bring iconic screen characters to life, from ingenious handmade mechanisms and animatronics to contemporary digital wizardry.
Joyful, surprising and deeply human, Lifelike invites teachers and students to rediscover the wonder of puppets and connect with studies of Performing Arts, Visual Arts, and Media Arts.
NB: Lifelike features creations, materials, and assets from horror, fantasy and science-fiction films. We recommend the exhibition for Year 5 students and up. Please contact us if you require further information.
Teachers can visit this exhibition for FREE
Just show your VIT card or teacher membership at the ticket desk. This is the perfect way to explore how this impactful exhibition will inspire student learning.
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 inbox for confirmation, as well as other important information.
Combine your Lifelike experience with a visit to our free centrepiece exhibition The Story of the Moving Image.