An engaging display of Australian cinematic history, with lots of interactive activities. We only visited the 2 free areas (Screen Worlds and a display of independent video games), but this kept us occupied for 2 hours easily. One area you can't miss is in Screen Worlds, back left section - there's a funky 'Matrix' activity, where you jump or perform... More

Went here with a friend who has moved down to Melbourne to live. We were walking through Fed square when we happened upon ACMI and decided to visit the free exhibition. Well, we stayed for hours (and have been back 2 times since) and had a blast. Lots of interactive displays that will take you back in time (depending on... More

This place is quite unique. There's always some fairly innovative exhibitions happening, films here are reasonably priced. It is an awesome place to take kids, check the website but there's always free stuff, usually hands on exhibits that won't bore mum and dad. I think the ACMI and Science Works are the two must do activities for any traveling family.... More

The permanent exhibition "Screen worlds" is fantastic and absolutely worth a visit. Follow the development of the moving image through interactive technology - computer geeks and children alike will love the video games. Every Australian should visit to see iconic images from our past More

Every time we go to ACMI we love it. The permanent display on the evolution of the moving image is the best free place in Melbourne. I especially love the fact that Australian Oscar winners have loaned their awards to ACMI. Also the see classic movies at the Cinema is fantastic and much cheaper than at a suburban cineplex. More

some very old footage and I remember most of it! very interesting for all ages and easy to get to. More

We had a blast at ACMI. There is a permanent display with lots of interactive games, exhibits etc. We were a group in ouir 50's but the kids would have a ball here too. There is so much to do. Being right in federation square it is close to transport, restaurants and cafes. It is so much fun and you... More

My fiance and I decided to visit the ACMI when holidaying in Melbourne. There were 2 galleries with no entry charge and all we wanted to see. The exhibits were extremely interesting and interactive. My partner particularly loved the games gallery being very much into technology. I even got lost in an iPad game for a while forgetting where we... More

I tend to suggest ACMI for anyone heading to Melbourne. There's usually something for everyone More