FEDERATION SQUARE
Screen culture at ACMI
Explore film, television, videogames and interactive displays together at ACMI’s free exhibition, The Story of the Moving Image, in Federation Square.
Why this one.
A good choice if you share a love of films or games. Familiar screen worlds and hands-on displays give you plenty to respond to together, with room for pauses in the conversation.
A little plan
- YOUR FIRST STOP · ABOUT 60 MINUTES
ACMI — The Story of the Moving Image
ACMI, Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne.
Explore film, television, videogames and art through objects and interactive displays in this free indoor exhibition. Lifts serve every level.
Cost for two: $0. Exhibition admission is free for two adults. Food, drinks, shopping, ticketed exhibitions, cinema sessions and travel.
Visit the official site ↗
ANOTHER WAY TO GO
NGV International — free collection
If the first venue is unavailable, choose this indoor alternative before setting out.
Browse international art and design in the free collection. Street-level entrances have automatic doors, with lifts to each floor and wheelchair access throughout the galleries.
180 St Kilda Road, Melbourne. Choose this instead before setting out, and arrange travel directly there.
Allowance: $0 for two. Collection admission is free for two adults. Paid exhibitions, food, drinks, shopping and travel.
Official details ↗The little details & sources
Published information, with an original plan curated by Astra. Timings are suggested allowances. Choose a date below to check the current hours and practical fit.
Before you go
- If ACMI is unavailable, choose NGV International’s collection before leaving as a separate art date, not an additional stop.
- Construction affects the Swanston Street and Flinders Street corner crossing; check ACMI’s approach guidance before setting out.
- Walk-in entry at either venue remains subject to capacity. Special exhibitions and cinema sessions are outside this plan.
At ACMI — The Story of the Moving Image
- The Swanston Street and Flinders Street corner crossing is currently blocked by construction. Use the Russell Street crossing or the Swanston Street crossing outside Flinders Street Station.
- Walk-in entry is subject to capacity.
- Last-entry time is unconfirmed.
At NGV International — free collection
- Walk-in entry is subject to capacity.
- Last-entry time is unconfirmed.
Open the original references (5)
- Plan your visit to ACMI | Fed Square, Melbourne | ACMI: Your museum of screen culture ↗ Checked 16 Sept 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions – Ticketing | ACMI: Your museum of screen culture ↗ Checked 16 Sept 2026
- The Story of the Moving Image - What's On Melbourne ↗ Checked 16 Sept 2026
- Plan Your Visit | NGV ↗ Checked 16 Sept 2026
- Access | NGV ↗ Checked 16 Sept 2026