Wildlife Photographer of the Year

In this world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, see exceptional images which capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year  is the most prestigious photography event of its kind, providing a global platform that showcases some of the best photography talent from around the world for nearly 60 years.

Launching in 1965, today the competition receives entries from 95 countries all over the world, highlighting its enduring appeal. This year’s competition attracted an astounding 49,957 entries from photographers of all ages and experience levels and, during an intense week at the Natural History Museum in London, entries were judged anonymously on their creativity, originality, and technical excellence by an international panel of industry experts.  

The international tour of this year’s award-winning images will allow them to be seen by well over a million people. Using photography's unique emotive power to engage and inspire audiences, the images shine a light on stories and species around the world and encourage a future of advocating for the planet.

To find out more about our ongoing work on sustainability and biodiversity across our sites and in our work read our Strategy for Sustainability. 

This exhibition contains images that some visitors may find upsetting. Please contact info@nms.ac.uk for more information. 

*Advance ticket prices are applicable up to 23:59:59 the day before. 

**Valid ID required. Carers of disabled people free. 

†Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult. 

Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. 

For all UK school group bookings, please visit our schools webpage.

National Museums Scotland have a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy.

See our full Ticketing Terms and Conditions.

This sensory map supports visits to Wildlife Photographer of the Year, highlighting lighting, louder and quieter areas and seating in the exhibition space, and can be downloaded as a PDF.

The visual exhibition guide is designed to support visits to the exhibition, from arriving at the museum to the exhibition spaces, and can be downloaded as a PDF or as a Word Document.

Enjoy a calmer visit to the exibition. Find out more about our relaxed mornings.

Visiting the exhibition with children? Our camera challenge trail asks younger visitors to spot wild details in the photographs on show.

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We want everyone who comes to our museums to enjoy their time with us and make the most of their visit. 

• There is level access to the Museum via the main doors to the Entrance Hall on Chambers Street and the Tower entrance at the corner of Chambers Street and George IV Bridge.  
• Lifts are available to all floors and accessible toilets are available on Levels 0 and 3, as well as a Changing Places (U) toilet in the Entrance Hall on Level 0. 
• Wheelchairs are available for loan at no charge. Please note wheelchairs cannot be booked in advance. On arrival, ask about availability at the Information Desk. Small mobility scooters are permitted inside the museum.
• Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted. 

Find out more about our access information.