Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60: Audio Described Tour for Visually Impaired Adults

Join us for an exclusive tour of the 60th anniversary edition of Wildlife Photographer of the Year, held at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery.

This world-renowned exhibition is on loan from the Natural History Museum, featuring exceptional images which capture the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. This exhibition is a curated selection of the very best of the 59,228 submissions from 117 countries and territories all over the world, showcasing exceptional talent from across the globe. 

The tour will feature audio description of the images, plus a chance to get up close and personal with items from our natural sciences collection which are representative of the exhibition. Refreshments and snacks will be provided during the break; if you have any allergies or dietary requirements, please let us know by using the contact information at the bottom of the page. 

Accessibility Information:  

• Sighted guides can be arranged – please do let us know if you require one. 
• Level entry through electronic doors (to the left of the main entrance). 
• There is a platform lift into the museum from the main entrance. 
• Two adult-sized wheelchairs for loan. 
• Induction loop at the Welcome Desk. 
• Seating will be available – we can arrange more on request, should it be necessary. 
• An accessible toilet will be available. 
• Assistance dogs are welcome; water can be provided. 

Getting here: 

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• Bus numbers 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, and 72 all stop near the museum, either at the top of Park Street or on the Triangle. 
• Pay-and-display parking is available on University Road, near the museum, or at Trenchard Street multi-storey car park. 
• Please arrive at the museum and enter the building to the left of the main entrance on Queens Road. The double glass doors to the museum will be just past some bollards and down a short, curved driveway. 
• Our team will be on hand to greet you and guide you into the building. If you are parking on University Road and wish to enter via our side entrance instead, please let us know via the contact information below. 

Contact information: 

If you have any enquiries, or you’d like to attend this tour, please email [email protected] and [email protected].  

You can also call the general Bristol Museums voicemail on 0117 922 3571; please mention this event, leave your contact details, and ask for Steve Bradley and Gruff Kennedy.