ACMI
Australia's national museum of film, TV and digital culture at Fed Square — free, fascinating and rated 4.7 by thousands.
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Why it's worth checking out
ACMI — the Australian Centre for the Moving Image — sits in Federation Square in the heart of Melbourne, and is the national museum dedicated to film, television, videogames and digital culture. Its acclaimed permanent exhibition traces the story of the moving image, and it's free to explore, making it one of the city's most rewarding cultural stops.
Beyond the permanent galleries, ACMI hosts major touring exhibitions, film screenings and events, blending history, art and technology in a way that engages all ages. Set in Fed Square alongside Melbourne's other great institutions and right opposite Flinders Street Station, it's superbly placed for a day exploring the city centre.
With a 4.7 rating from more than 6,000 reviews, it's a much-loved Melbourne institution. The core exhibition is free, but special exhibitions, screenings and events have their own ticketing and hours, and popular shows can sell out, so it's worth checking the current program and details before you visit — particularly if there's a specific exhibition or screening you want to catch.
Reviewed by Iyan B.
Practical details
Opening hours
Closed- MondayToday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Tuesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Wednesday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Thursday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Friday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Saturday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 17:00
Spot Score
- Reputation
- 88
- Popularity
- 100
- Information quality
- 30
- Category fit
- 70
- Freshness
- 30
Our independent editorial score — not a user rating.
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