Description
From www.acmi.net.au:
“Located in the heart of Melbourne’s Fed Square, ACMI (formerly Australian Centre for the Moving Image) celebrates the wonder and power of the world’s most democratic artform – fostering the next generation of makers, players and watchers.
Discover the old and new, unique and nostalgic in our ever-evolving collection of objects and works from the universe of screen culture.”
Accessibility Information
Parking
"Parking is made easy with two accessible car spaces on each level of the Fed Square car park.
If you have the correct permits, parking can also be found at: Flinders Street corner of Degraves and Flinders Street. Flinders Lane on Flinders Lane between Elizabeth Street and Exhibition Street. Arts Centre outside of the Arts Centre"
Accessible toilets
"Amenities with wheelchair access are available at the following areas:
On the galleries level down the corridor next to the escalators. On level 1 to the right of the escalators, next to the Cafe. Inside gallery 1 at the end of the gallery."
Lifts
"A series of lifts (or elevators) offer access to all levels of ACMI.
The Ground floor lift is located between Tickets & Information desk and the entrance to The Story of the Moving Image exhibition. This is the best accessible lift option from Ground floor.
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.
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.
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.
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. If you wish to go to Ground floor, you will need to head over to the other Level 1 lift."
Companion Cards
"Companion Cards, registered in Victoria and interstate, provide the carers accompanying card holders with free access to ACMI programs."
Guide dogs
"Guide Dogs and registered assistance animals are welcome throughout ACMI."
General accessibility features:- Assistance animal welcome
- Disabled parking access
Mobility accessibility features:- Level or ramp access to front entrance
- Lift access to all levels
- Wheelchair hire available
- Accessible toilet
Mobility Information:Accessible ACMI entrances
Wheelchair access is made easy through the following entry points at ACMI:
Galleries level (ground floor) - Enter via the ramp from Flinders Street. To the left of the rotating doors; press the button next to glass doors for an automatic entrance.
Accessibility entrance (galleries floor) - Take the path from Flinders St, between the main ACMI entrance and Beer Deluxe. Enter via the glass doors, take the lift to get into the building, to level 1.
Level 1 - Enter via our entrance from the centre of Fed Square.
Wheelchairs
"If you use a wheelchair you can access all our 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."
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."
Vision Information:Large print labels
"Please see the exhibition page to access large print labels."
Visually impaired warning markers
"Markers on the floor before each step show a change of level on the ground."
Hearing Information:Hearing loops
"Present your ID at the Tickets and Information desks (G and L1) to borrow free hearing devices for the ACMI Cinemas and Studios.
The devices come with headphones or connect with hearing aids via a neck loop. You get to choose what you prefer."
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