ACMI - Australian Centre for the Moving Image

Have you heard of the Untitled Goose Game? You know, the one where it’s a lovely morning in the village, and you’re a horrible goose? Even if you haven’t, this surprisingly wholesome (and free!) family-friendly exhibition is still likely to prompt a chuckle and teach you something about our homegrown gaming industry. ACMI’s latest exhibition is titled Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition and it’s all about a video game where you play a grumpy goose terrorising an innocent little town. Released in 2019 by Victorian developers House House, Untitled Goose Game is a multi-award-winning game of stealth and slapstick, which was quick to become a global cult favourite with kids and grownups alike.  Whether you’re a video game expert or a complete noob, you can learn about the rich history of slapstick comedy that inspired the game, or play early versions from the development process that have never been seen by the public before. Little ones will enjoy sound effect buttons and colourful interactive displays.  This exhibition is free and unticketed, which means you can drop into ACMI any time from September 17 2024 until February 16 2025. Find out more about Honk! Untitled Goose Exhibition at the ACMI website. Stay in the loop: sign up for our free Time Out Melbourne newsletter for the best of the city, straight to your inbox. Feeling arty? Check out the best art and exhibitions happening in Melbourne this month.

Screen culture is so often where our ideas of the future are formed, which is why ACMI is hosting an entire exhibition dedicated to the topic. The Future and Other Fictions is a collection of sets, props, artworks, scripts, costumes and more, all underpinned by their shared exploration of a fictional tomorrow. With more than 180 items on display spanning Black Panther to Björk, this one’s sure to stimulate your imagination and spark reflection in equal measure. The exhibition is now showing and you’ll have the chance to immerse yourself in future worlds through to April 27 2025. Music-lovers can see Björk’s famous pleated dress from the music video for ‘The Gate’ (in all its iridescent, custom Gucci glory), while cinephiles can feast their eyes on detailed costumes from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever and miniature sets from Blade Runner 2049.  ACMI has also commissioned two forward-looking moving image works for the exhibition. Check out Birth of Dawn by Hannah Brontë, which is all about the cyclical nature of life. For a glimpse at a hopeful future where fossil fuels are banned, don’t miss After the End – designed and directed by Liam Young, and written and performed by Natash Wanganeen.  The museum will also host a program of screenings, talks and workshops to complement the exhibition. Tickets to The Future and Other Fictions cost between $10-22.50 and you can grab yours via the ACMI website.  Got a thirst for knowledge? Check out the best art and exhibitions happening...