# ACMI

> ACMI is Australia's national museum of screen culture, exploring film, TV, videogames, art and digital culture through exhibitions, screenings, education, collections and online stories.

ACMI is located at Fed Square in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia. For time-sensitive information, use the What's on page and confirm dates, times, ticketing, age requirements and access details on the individual event page.

The ACMI Collection is an evolving archive. Some metadata may be incomplete, some materials are not available to view online, and some historical material may reflect outdated, offensive or harmful views and opinions.

First Nations (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander) people should be aware that this website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in photographs, film, audio recordings or text.

## Visit and events

- [What's on](https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/): Current exhibitions, films, festivals, talks, workshops and other events.
- [Join our newsletter](https://www.acmi.net.au/email/): Sign up for email updates about the latest films, exhibitions, programs, special offers and more.
- [Cinema tickets](https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/?what=film): Browse current and upcoming screenings. Choose a film, select a session and follow its booking link to purchase tickets.
- [Exhibition tickets](https://www.acmi.net.au/whats-on/?what=exhibition): Browse current and upcoming exhibitions. Choose an exhibition and follow its booking link to purchase tickets when required; some exhibitions are free.
- [Ticketing FAQs](https://www.acmi.net.au/contact/frequently-asked-questions-ticketing/): Answers about ticket exchanges, concessions, children's tickets, Companion Cards and ticketing support.
- [Plan your visit](https://www.acmi.net.au/plan-your-visit/): Opening hours, location, directions, amenities and visitor information.
- [Accessibility](https://www.acmi.net.au/access/): Accessible facilities, services, guides and events.
- [The Lens](https://www.acmi.net.au/lens/): ACMI's free handheld device for collecting artworks and objects during a museum visit and exploring them online.

## Search and explore

- [Search the ACMI website](https://www.acmi.net.au/search/): Search events, collection works, creators, Stories & Ideas, education resources, information pages, constellations and collection videos. To link to a query, add `?search=your+query`.
- [Search the ACMI Collection](https://www.acmi.net.au/works/): Search films, television, videogames, artworks and other objects in the collection.
- [Search the Video Collection](https://www.acmi.net.au/videos/): Search for keywords within ACMI's publicly accessible video and film collection.
- [Explore related works](https://www.acmi.net.au/works/explore/): Experimentally discover connections between collection works using vector embeddings.
- [ACMI Labs](https://labs.acmi.net.au/): Experiments, research and insights in media, technology and user experience from inside ACMI.

## Explore screen culture

- [Stories & Ideas](https://www.acmi.net.au/stories-and-ideas/): Articles, interviews and videos about film, television, videogames, art and the ACMI Collection.
- [Collections & Preservation](https://www.acmi.net.au/collection-preservation/): Information about ACMI's collection, access services, commissions and preservation work.
- [Collections & Preservation FAQs](https://www.acmi.net.au/collection-preservation/faq/): Answers about viewing, accessing, borrowing, using and donating collection material.
- [Cinema 3](https://cinema3.acmi.net.au/): ACMI's streaming platform for renting curated films and programs on demand.
- [Schools & Teachers](https://www.acmi.net.au/education/): School programs, excursions, professional learning and free education resources.
- [Projects & Partnerships](https://www.acmi.net.au/projects-partnerships/): ACMI's creative, research, industry and community collaborations.

## Developers

- [ACMI Public API](https://api.acmi.net.au/): Machine-readable access to works, creators, constellations, audio, search and suggestions.

## About ACMI

- [About us](https://www.acmi.net.au/about/): ACMI's purpose, history, governance and organisational information.
- [Contact us](https://www.acmi.net.au/contact/): Contact details for general, media, education, collection and venue enquiries.
- [Reports & Policies](https://www.acmi.net.au/about/reports-policies/): Strategies, annual reports, policies and governance documents.

## Optional

- [ACMI Shop](https://shop.acmi.net.au/): Books, gifts, clothing, homewares, toys and ACMI merchandise; every purchase supports ACMI.
- [Membership](https://www.acmi.net.au/membership/): Member benefits and membership options.
- [Support us](https://www.acmi.net.au/support-us/): Ways to donate to and support ACMI.