Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Open until 12 July 2026

Adult off-peak tickets from £15.50

See all ticket prices and visitor information

East Pavilion Gallery, South Kensington

Pause, reflect and reconnect with the natural world through images that celebrate nature’s awe-inspiring beauty and urge us to protect it.

Now in its sixth decade, Wildlife Photographer of the Year sees photographers from across the globe set out to document nature’s most incredible moments.

It’s the biggest nature photography competition in the world with more than 60,000 entries each year.

Our globally acclaimed exhibition invites you to view the top 100 images and:

get a unique glimpse into the beauty, drama and complexity of the natural world
explore insightful captions and films that reveal how the images highlight critical conservation issues
experience an emotional call to connect with nature, knowledge and action

Step into a world of wonder, where every image tells a powerful story .

Book your visit today and see nature through a different lens.

Members get free entry

Immerse yourself in breathtaking photography and discover the fascinating stories behind the photos with exclusive events and member-only viewing hours.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is supported by

Lead Corporate Sponsor

Ticket prices

Standard ticket prices

Weekends, school holidays and bank holidays.

Adult (18 years+): £18
Child (4–17 years): £9
Child (0–3 years): Free
Jobseeker: £14.40
Student: £14.40
Disabled adult (18 years+): £14.40
Disabled child (4–17 years): £7.20
Disabled child (0–3 years): Free
Disabled person’s companion: Free
Art Fund adult (16 years+): £9
Art Fund child (4–15 years): £4.50

Off-peak ticket prices

Monday to Friday, excluding school holidays and bank holidays.

Adult (18 years+): £15.50
Child (4–17 years): £7.75
Child (0–3 years): Free
Jobseeker: £12.40
Student: £12.40
Disabled adult (18 years+): £12.40
Disabled child (4–17 years): £6.20
Disabled child (0–3 years): Free
Disabled person’s companion: Free
Art Fund adult (16 years+): £7.75
Art Fund child (4–15 years): £3.85

Find out about discounted exhibition tickets for educational groups.

Booking information

Tickets include Museum entry after you’ve visited the exhibition.

Advanced booking is strongly advised.

Please ensure you book the correct date as your ticket cannot be refunded or exchanged.

Members, Patrons and corporate supporters do not need to book and will have priority access.

Reciprocal free admission into our temporary exhibitions for partner organisations, Museums Association and NMDC members is available Monday to Friday. Admission is first come, first served when spaces are available. You may need to wait during busy times.

Accessibility

We aim to provide the widest possible access to Wildlife Photographer of the Year.

This includes:

step-free access
seating
a large print guide
a visual guide to help you prepare for your visit
relaxed exhibition viewings
an online gallery of images from the current and previous exhibitions
audio descriptions of a selection of images from the exhibition

For more information on accessibility at the Museum, visit Access at South Kensington.

Make the most of your visit

Wildlife Photographer of the Year guided tour

Join our hosts for a special tour of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and discover the stories and details that didn't make it into the captions.

09:00–09:45, various dates available

Relaxed exhibition viewing

Explore Wildlife Photographer of the Year away from daytime crowds at one of our relaxed exhibition viewings, designed specifically for disabled and neurodiverse visitors.

10:00–11:00, alternating Wednesdays and Saturdays

Activity trail for you to download and print

Our printable activity trail will help you explore and learn from the images in the exhibitions.

It has activities to fill in, writing prompts and facts about the species featured in the exhibition.

News

Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025 winning images

14 October 2025

Wim van den Heever awarded the Grand Title for Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61.

Can’t make it to London?

There are other ways to learn the surprising – and often challenging – stories behind the photos. Explore the archive of images online or visit the exhibition on its tour around the world.