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The Story of the Moving Image

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The Story of the Moving Image

Journey through the past, present and future of the moving image with interactive experiences and captivating stories in this unforgettable exhibition.

Featuring playable videogames, movie sets, iconic costumes and props, this interactive FREE exhibition travels across time and cultures to explore the screen-based art, film, TV and videogames that changed the world.

Five distinct sections frame the major moments in moving image history, including the origins and future of cinema, production design and the creative process, Australian culture and stories, the rise of videogames, and how screens inform, influence and empower us.

These stages come to life through interactive experiences that let you animate shadows, craft optical toys, experiment with time, assemble film scenes and create soundscapes in a custom Foley studio.

These moments can be collected with the Lens, a free tool that collects your favourite objects, artworks and creations in the exhibition. It also animates the Constellation, connecting what you collected to the cosmos of screen content outside ACMI.

Amenities

Accessible

Accessible

Café

Café

Carpark

Carpark

Restaurant

Restaurant

Gift Shop

Gift Shop

Free Wifi

Free Wifi

Location details

Time

Doors at

10:00 AM

Address

Address

Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 3000

Phone

Phone

8663 2200

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