Australian Centre for Contemporary Art
Highlights
- Explore cutting-edge exhibitions that challenge your thinking and connect you with diverse artistic perspectives.
- Engage with local and international artists through ambitious new works and thought-provoking public programs.
- Stroll through Melbourne's iconic Arts Precinct, just a short tram ride from Flinders Street Station.
- Relax in the picnic area, enjoying a moment of calm amid the vibrant cultural atmosphere.
The Australian Centre for Contemporary Art (ACCA) plays an inspirational and critical role in investing in the creative, artistic and wider communities, leading the cultural conversation and setting the agenda for contemporary art.
ACCA has a long and celebrated history of investing in, nurturing and propelling the careers of contemporary artists by supporting them to make new, risk-taking and experimental work that challenges thinking, encourages new perspectives, and connects and resonates with diverse communities.
ACCA develops exhibitions exploring the ideas and work of significant artists from around the world, commissions ambitious new works by local and international artists, and delivers a range of curatorial, educational and public programs including talks, lectures, symposia, performances, screenings, music and events.
Housed in one of Melbourne’s most iconic buildings on Sturt Street in the Melbourne Arts Precinct, ACCA is a short tram ride or 10 minute walk from Flinders Street Station.
Please visit the website for the latest information on exhibitions and events.
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Features
Actively welcomes people with access needs.
General access
- Offers a range of contact methods for receiving complaints.
- Staff are trained in disability awareness.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- A step free main entrance to the building and/or reception area (includes ramps or slopes with a maximum gradient of 1:14, otherwise are too steep for wheelchairs)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).