Wildlife Photographer of the Year
20 Jan - 6 May 2024
10:00 - 17:00 (last entry 16:00)
Special Exhibition Gallery, Level 3
The catwalk by Shashwat Harish, Kenya, Highly commended, 11-14 Years, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
© Shashwat Harish, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
The catwalk by Shashwat Harish, Kenya, Highly commended, 11-14 Years, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
© Shashwat Harish, 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.
Coral connections by Alex Mustard, UK
Highly commended, Under Water, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Snow bison by Max Waugh, USA
Highly commended, Animal Portrait, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
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.
Coot on ice by Zhai Zeyu, China, Highly commended, 10 Years and Under, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Ticket details
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Student, Unemployed, Disabled, Young Scot** |
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Discounts available for groups of 10 or more.
*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.
For all UK school group bookings, please visit our schools webpage.
Relaxed Mornings
Join us for Relaxed Mornings in the exhibition on Sunday 4 February, Sunday 3 March and Tuesday 9 April (10:00–12:00).
During these sessions, noisy interactives and videos will be turned off and visitor numbers reduced for those who would appreciate a calmer visit to the exhibition. Find out more about our Relaxed Mornings.
Plan your visit
Visiting information can be found on our Plan Your Visit pages.
Getting here
National Museum of Scotland
Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1JF
Access
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.
- There is an induction loop in the Auditorium.
- Guide dogs, hearing dogs and other recognised assistance dogs are admitted.
Find out more about our access information. If you have any questions about accessing this event, please email us in advance at publicevents@nms.ac.uk.
Ticketing Terms and Conditions
National Museums Scotland have a non-refundable and non-transferable ticketing policy.
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