A night like no other
Join us for the biggest event in the wildlife photography calendar and find out who will be awarded the grand title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
Online event - no ticket required.
13 October 2020 20.00 - 21.30 BST
Join us in honouring this year's best nature photography at the Wildlife Photographer of the Year awards.
Hosted by BBC presenters and wildlife experts Chris Packham CBE and Megan McCubbin, this year's digital awards ceremony is an event like no other.
Broadcast live from the Museum's magnificent Hintze Hall, viewers will be treated to an evening of celebration as we explore the beauty of the natural world.
As well as hearing from the photographers themselves, viewers will find out who has been successful in this year's competition and who will be awarded the prestigious title of Wildlife Photographer of the Year.
How to watch
You can catch up and watch the awards ceremony on the Museum's YouTube account.
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