Accessibility at ACMI
ACMI welcomes visitors with all kinds of access needs.
Entrances
ACMI has two entrances: one on Flinders Street, and the other on the Fed Square side, in the heart of Fed Square plaza, opposite the Big Screen. Please be aware that the Fed Square entrance is cobblestoned and may be difficult to navigate for visitors using mobility aids. The Fed Square entrance is easily accessible via a wheelchair ramp.
Lifts
A series of lifts (or elevators) offer access to all levels of ACMI. Just look out for temporary signage about capacity; it might be limited to support social distancing.
Ground floor – Level 1 access only
The Ground floor lift is located between Tickets & Information desk and the entrance to The Story of the Moving Image exhibition.
Ground – Level 1 & 2 access
This Ground Floor lift is located behind the stairs opposite the bathrooms. You can access it by continuing down the corridor between Tickets & Information desk and the entrance to The Story of the Moving Image exhibition. This lift grants you access to levels 1 and 2.
Ground floor – Basement Gallery 4 access
A goods lift that allows access to our Underground Gallery 4 is located behind Gallery 2 and 4, via a corridor. Only in use when an exhibition is on view in Gallery 4.
Level 1 – Cinemas access
There are two lifts located on Level 1. As you enter from Fed Square, one is around the corner on your right, as you pass the Tickets & Information desk and approach the stairs. If you make a hard right towards Hero at ACMI and the Level 1 toilets, you will see the lift. This is the best lift option to reach the Cinemas level (Level 2).
Level 1 – Galleries access
As you enter from Fed Square, walk past the wall of screens and seating area in front of the wall of cabinets on your left, the lift is located opposite the seating area. This lift provides access to Ground floor, the Galleries level.
Level 2 – Level 1 access
The Level 2 Lift services our cinemas. It goes down to Level 1, where you will find our restaurant and bar, Hero at ACMI; and our Labs Level. This lift also provides access to Ground floor, the Galleries level.
Companion Cards
Companion Cards, registered in Victoria and interstate, provide the carers accompanying card holders with free access to ACMI programs.
Wheelchairs
If you use a wheelchair you can access all ACMI spaces.
If you need to borrow a wheelchair for use inside our Museum, present your ID at the Tickets & Information Desk (located at Ground floor and Level 1 respectively) and we’ll organise one for you free of charge.
Guide dogs
Guide Dogs and registered assistance animals are welcome throughout ACMI. But only registered animals. No pets, please!
Hearing loops
Free hearing devices are available for use in the ACMI Cinemas and Studios and can be borrowed on presentation of ID. Visit the Tickets & Information desks on Level 1 or Ground Floor to arrange.
The devices come with headphones or connect with hearing aids via a neck loop. You can choose what you prefer.
Mobility equipment hire
Travellers Aid, based at Flinders Street and Southern Cross stations, provides mobility equipment hire, including manual wheelchairs and motorised scooters.
To hire equipment, visit the Travellers Aid website or call 03 9068 8187.
Pre-booked equipment can be collected at Flinders Street station (across the road from Fed Square) or Southern Cross station.