ACMI, together with BBC Studios and the multi award-winning producers of Bluey, Ludo Studio, have announced an exclusive world premiere exhibition about the making of the much-loved animated TV series Bluey.
Minister for Creative Industries Colin Brooks has announced the exclusive Bluey exhibition will open at ACMI in mid-2027. “Bluey is loved all over the world, but this incredible exhibition is heading straight to Melbourne,” he said.
“It will be a huge thrill for local families and attract visitors from across Australia and the world. It’s another reason why we are the creative capital.”
The world-first Bluey exhibition, brought to life by Australia’s national museum of screen culture, ACMI, with BBC Studios and multi-award-winning producers of Bluey, Ludo Studio, will bring family-fun close to home while strengthening Victoria’s reputation as the creative state.
The exhibition will take visitors behind-the-scenes of the Australian-made multi-Emmy and BAFTA Award-winning series. For Victorian families, it will be an opportunity to immerse themselves in the magic of the much-loved show.
“Securing a partnership of this calibre is testament to ACMI’s standing as the home of screen culture in Australia, and Melbourne’s significance as a global cultural capital where groundbreaking exhibitions are created,” said ACMI Director & CEO Seb Chan.
“We can’t wait to welcome Bluey to our museum and celebrate this Australian screen phenomenon before taking it to the world.”
In 2024, Bluey was the most-watched series worldwide on Disney+ (based on views), and the most-streamed show in the US in 2024 and 2025 (Nielsen). Bluey is a loveable, inexhaustible, blue heeler dog, who lives with her Mum, Dad and her little sister, Bingo. The animated phenomenon airs in more than 140 countries.
It is just one of many experiences on offer at ACMI, which regularly hosts exhibitions, screenings and free events – ensuring families and visitors of all ages can access world-class screen culture year-round. In 2024-25 ACMI welcomed over 900,000 on-site visitors.
Before Bluey arrives in 2027, ACMI is currently hosting Play School: Come and Play! until 12 July 2026 – celebrating 60 years of the beloved children’s TV program.
Exhibition dates and details for Bluey will be announced later this year. For more information and to keep up-to-date, visit: www.acmi.net.au for details.
Image: Bluey – courtesy of ACMI