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ACMI

A sight in CBD, Melbourne, free to visit and worth about 1.5 hours. Best time to go: Rainy day.

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ACMI in CBD, Melbourne
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Why go

Free museum of film, TV and video games at Federation Square.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Melbourne, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 bars & cafés and 2 outdoor spots. 5 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Hosier Lane and Chin Chin.

Type
Sight · Culture
Neighborhood
CBD
Price
Free
Time needed
1.5 hr
Best time
Rainy day

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Melbourne, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Hosier Lane

    Laneway covered in street art opposite Federation Square.

    Sight · 0.1 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Chin Chin

    Busy Flinders Lane restaurant for Southeast Asian share plates.

    Food · 0.3 km straight-line
  3. 3
    National Gallery of Victoria

    Free permanent collection under the stained-glass Great Hall ceiling.

    Sight · 0.6 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Pellegrini's Espresso Bar

    Bourke Street espresso bar since 1954.

    Drinks · 0.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Caretaker's Cottage

    Tiny 1914 bluestone cottage bar behind Wesley Church; World's 50 Best Bars listee known for its freezer martini.

    Drinks · 0.9 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Queen Victoria Market

    Historic open-air market with deli halls and hot jam donuts.

    Food · 1.5 km straight-line

On these curated routes

ACMI is a stop on our Great Ocean Road route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More to do in Melbourne

ACMI is our only sight pick in Melbourne; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Melbourne guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Melbourne run from 13°C in July to 26°C in January; November is usually the wettest month. For ACMI itself, we suggest: Rainy day.

Modelled monthly averages for Melbourne from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Melbourne weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for ACMI, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia
Coordinates
-37.81760, 144.96869
Destination
Melbourne, Victoria
Website
acmi.net.au

ACMI: quick answers

How much time do you need at ACMI?

Plan on about 1.5 hours at ACMI. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit ACMI?

Our pick: Rainy day.

Is ACMI free?

Yes, we list ACMI as free to visit. Check the official website before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is ACMI?

ACMI is at Federation Square, Flinders St, Melbourne VIC 3000, Australia, in CBD. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include ACMI?

ACMI appears on Great Ocean Road, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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