Australian Centre for the Moving Image, Screen culture museum in Federation Square, Melbourne, Australia
The Australian Centre for the Moving Image is a screen culture museum located in Federation Square at the heart of Melbourne. Its spaces spread across several floors and house exhibits on the history of film, television, and digital media.
The institution emerged in the early 2000s from the State Film Centre of Victoria, which had served as the region's film hub since the mid-20th century. With the new foundation, its mission expanded to cover digital media and interactive formats.
The museum takes its name from moving images, placing screen culture at the heart of what visitors experience through multimedia installations they can explore themselves. Interactive stations invite guests to engage directly with films and digital works rather than simply viewing them from a distance.
Entry to the permanent exhibition is free, so visitors can take their time exploring the different areas at their own pace. Special screenings and programs may carry additional fees, so checking the current offerings before a visit is worthwhile.
One of the main exhibitions uses a special device called The Lens, with which visitors can collect digital information about the displayed objects and retrieve it online later. This technology allows the visit to continue after leaving the museum.
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