Lifelike
Movie puppetry exhibition at ACMI, Federation Square
- When
- 20 Nov – 18 Apr
- Where
- 676 m away
About
Lifelike opens at ACMI on Friday 20 November 2026 and runs daily 10:00am–5:00pm until Sunday 18 April 2027, closed Christmas Day. The exhibition brings together original film puppets, concept art and animatronics, with hands-on moments such as a Muppets-inspired sequence and an Alien Facehugger. Child tickets (4–15 years) are $17; other published prices include Flexi $35, Full $27, Senior $25, Concession $20, Member $19 and Companion Card free. ACMI rates the main show around PG and keeps an optional horror section with R and MA15+ titles. Allow at least 60 minutes.
Schedule
Next: Fri, 20 NovDaily20 Nov 2026 – 18 Apr 2027
Daily
10:00 am – 5:00 pm7 hours
Pricing
Concession-based
$25
Concession-based
$20
Free
Free
Free
Free
Special
Member
$19
Special
Full
$27
Special
Flexi
$35
Special
Child (4–15 years)
$17
Where you'll be
ACMI, Ground Floor
Ground Level, Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3000
0.7 km
ACMI, Ground Floor
Ground Level, Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3000
What you'll experience
- Lift
- Wheelchair Accessible
Good to know
Plan your visit
Allow at least 60 minutes. The exhibition is closed on Christmas Day, 25 December 2026.
Content guidance
The exhibition includes dark spaces, flashing imagery, loud or bass-heavy sound, mild strobe effects, mature themes and mild coarse language. An optional horror section includes films rated R and MA15+.
Access
The exhibition is wheelchair accessible, with lift access to the gallery and seating throughout. Staff can assist visitors; some interactive elements require fine motor control.
Language access
English subtitles are available where works include spoken word. Introductory text is also available in Simplified Chinese, Hindi and Punjabi.
Organiser
ACMI is Australia's national museum of screen culture at Federation Square, presenting free exhibitions, cinema, collections and interactive experiences about film, television, videogames and digital art.