ACMI

ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) is one of Melbourne’s most interesting and engaging cultural spaces, especially if you’re interested in film, television, games, and digital media. Located at Federation Square, it’s easy to access and fits well into a day of exploring the CBD. The exhibitions are modern, interactive, and well curated. They cover a wide range of topics, from the history of film and television to contemporary digital storytelling and gaming. The displays are visually engaging and easy to follow, making the experience enjoyable even if you’re not deeply familiar with the subject matter. One of the biggest strengths of ACMI is how hands-on it is. There are plenty of interactive sections where you can experiment, watch clips, and explore behind-the-scenes aspects of media production. This makes it especially fun for solo visitors, as you can move at your own pace without feeling rushed. The main exhibition is free, which adds great value, while paid exhibitions are usually well worth it for the depth and quality they offer. The space is clean, well designed, and not overwhelming, even during busier times. Overall, ACMI is a must-visit if you enjoy creative, digital, or pop culture experiences. It’s educational without feeling heavy and fun without being superficial. Whether you spend 30 minutes or a few hours, it’s a rewarding stop and a great example of Melbourne’s cultural side.

A really cool museum! They give you a card when you walk in that allows you the ability to download any information on any exhibit in the museum. When you get home you can pull up all the cool stuff you saw and liked during your visit. Really neat touch that brings a piece of the museum home with you. Definitely recommend, great exhibits with some cool interactive stations. Plan to stay a while looking around.

Amazing pop culture place. Lots of cool stuff from famous movies and games. The place was very neat with special places for games and movies. I really enjoyed the interactive activities that we got to do. The museum had also a free place that you could explore. I would defiantly recommend this place!

Visiting ACMI (Australian Centre for the Moving Image) in Melbourne was an immersive and inspiring experience. From the moment I stepped inside, I was struck by how beautifully the museum blends art, technology, and storytelling. The permanent exhibition, The Story of the Moving Image, took me on a journey through the evolution of film, television, video games, and digital culture. Interactive displays encouraged me to engage directly with the material — I could edit a short film, step into iconic movie scenes, and even create my own stop-motion animation. Every section was thoughtfully curated, showcasing how moving images shape the way we see ourselves and the world. Beyond the exhibits, ACMI’s atmosphere was vibrant and welcoming. The staff were knowledgeable and clearly passionate about what they do, happy to share insights or recommend hidden gems within the museum. The design of the space itself — sleek, modern, and filled with light — made it easy to lose track of time wandering through its galleries. I finished my visit with a coffee at the café and a browse through the gift shop, which offered clever film-themed merchandise and local art. Overall, ACMI felt like more than just a museum — it was a celebration of creativity, innovation, and the power of storytelling in all its forms.

The BEST museum I’ve ever been. Being a millennial, all these things here are our memories also the corner stone of the future. So much fun, so many interactions, by tapping the card you even can collect or watch those artwork at home. A lot of technology been applicate on the exhibition and doing very well! I just wish I had more time to the others exhibition. Because the free one already amazing.

Absolutely love this place, it’s a Melbourne institution. Any excuse to bring my kid along here. This time we came along for the Game Worlds exhibition, which is fantastic and one of the best major exhibitions they’ve had for a while. Very interactive and educational, and you’ll spend about 2 hours in here so it’s worth the money. Go with friends and kids they’ll have a great time.

So interactive, 10/10, my favourite museum now Went on a Saturday but it wasn’t that crowded It’s even free to enter and they give you this little disc to tap around the museum and add it to the disc. This disc can show your collected favourites at the end. You can bring it home too and check ur collection on their website. I love the game section and played Untitled Goose Game. Everything else was so informative and cool and as a movie/game lover myself it certainly exceeded my expectations of an art museum Ranked as my favourite museum of all the museums I’ve ever visited, wish it was in my homeland coz I’ll go back to it like every single day

ACMI is amazing. It wasn’t so crowded though there were some constructions going on in front. The exhibitions are great. 👍🏼 interactive, spacious and most importantly very informative.