Mannequins - Goddess exhibition - blue background - Eugene Hyland
Image credit: Eugene Hyland

Relaxed Visit – Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion

Exhibition

This event has ended and tickets are no longer available.

Tickets

Full, ACMI Member, Concession

$10

Child (unde 16 yrs)

FREE

When

15 Jul & 23 Sep 2023

10–11am

See below for additional related events

Visit our Winter Masterpiece exhibition, Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion in a relaxed environment.

Suited for visitors with ASD, sensory sensitivities or anyone who would benefit from a quieter and less busy setting, our relaxed visit gives you a chance to explore our incredible new exhibition in an environment that suits you.

Relaxed visits

  • have adjusted sound to ensure less stimulation
  • have reduced visitor numbers in the exhibition
  • have a dedicated quiet room

About the exhibition

Through iconic stories, characters and moments from over 120 years of moving image history, Goddess celebrates the women and gender-transcending superstars who shaped their own roles, took creative control and fought a system that tried to exploit them.

From the swagger of Mae West and glamour of Anna May Wong to the powerful punch of Pam Grier, this ACMI-curated exhibition salutes the groundbreaking achievements and impact of the screen’s leading gender revolutionists. Too often reduced to the status of bombshell, starlet and screen siren, these goddesses remain far more than stereotypes.

Featuring never-before-seen costumes, original sketches, interactive experiences and cinematic treasures, including iconic outfits worn by Marlene Dietrich, Marilyn Monroe, Geena Davis and Margot Robbie, Goddess honours the artists who challenged narratives, defied expectations and transcended tropes.

Whether it’s Cate Blanchett, Tilda Swinton, Michelle Yeoh or Zendaya, today’s goddesses unapologetically occupy spaces and roles that shatter glass ceilings, project solidarity and reframe society through essential stories, singular voices and complex characters. They’ve fought convention and an industry built to confine them with collective power and fearless creativity to embody their own heroes and forge their own paths.

Goddess: Power, Glamour, Rebellion is curated by Bethan Johnson, ACMI

Event duration

60 mins

Where

Gallery 4, Lower Level
ACMI, Fed Square

How to get there

Companion Cards

Companion Cards, registered in Victoria and interstate, provide the carers accompanying card holders with FREE access to ACMI programs.

Learn more & apply for a Companion Card

ACMI Aerial Shot - Phoebe Powell

Plan your visit

Visitor guidelines, information on accessibility, amenities, transport, dining options and more.

Start planning
A wheelchair user interacts with the Foley Room at ACMI - Adam Gibson

Accessibility at ACMI

We welcome all visitors to our spaces and offer access services that may improve your experience in our museum.

Find out more
Hero gnocchi - Jake Roden

Looking for dining options?

Our restaurant, cafe and bar in the heart of Fed Square features a seasonally driven menu developed by acclaimed Melbourne chef Karen Martini.

BOOK A TABLE & FIND OUT MORE
A couple checks out consumes from The Last Emperor in The Story of the Moving Image (image credit: Phoebe Powell)

ACMI Membership

Experience ACMI in the very best way. Get a range of discounts and invitations to exclusive previews.

SEE MEMBERSHIP OPTIONS
Cassie Hughes Earrings

ACMI Shop

Melbourne's favourite shop dedicated to all things moving image. Every purchase supports your museum of screen culture.

Browse our Goddess range

More Goddess events

There are no upcoming related events at this time.

Related film programs

Presenting Partner

Lead Exhibition Partner

Major Technology Partner

Major Research Partner

RMT Logo 600x450px

Major Academic Partner

Swinburne logo 600x450px.png

Supporting Partners

Media Partners

Join our newsletter

Get updates on the latest news, exhibitions, programs, special offers and more.