Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60
Returning to Bristol Museum & Art Gallery! 100 stunning photographs showcasing Earth’s extraordinary diversity and highlighting the fragility of wildlife on our planet.
The world-renowned exhibition, now in its sixtieth year and on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will open at Bristol Museum & Art Gallery on Saturday 26 October, featuring exceptional images that capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. 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.
Established in 1965, it highlights exceptional talent worldwide. With 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories all over the world, winning images are chosen for their creativity, originality and technical excellence by international experts.
Content warning: visitors may find some images distressing due to images of animal cruelty and animal death. If you prefer not to view this content, please steer clear of the ‘Photojournalism’ and ‘Photojournalist Story Award’ sections.
Please note: we are not selling any gift vouchers for the exhibition this year. You can pre-book and purchase tickets for specific dates in advance if you wish. Please also note that any gift vouchers bought via our online shop are for redemption in our gift shops only and are not redeemable against exhibition tickets.
With thanks
Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London.
Image: © Jason Gulley, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Book tickets
Ticket Prices (includes £1 BMDT donation):
- For January 2025 only: tickets are £6.60!
Full price (16+): £9 weekdays, £10 weekends- Concessions: £6 weekdays, £6 weekends
- Students and 16 to 24: £5 (Wednesdays only)
- Under 16s: Free
Concessions available for people over 65, NHS staff, students and 16-24s, unemployed people and disabled people. Carers go free.
Students and 16-24 year olds can get a ticket for £5 on Wednesdays with a valid ID.
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Last entry is one hour before closing.
Access information
This exhibition is in the exhibition gallery on the ground floor. There is a wheelchair-accessible lift from the entrance lobby to the ground floor, and level access to the gallery entrance. The gallery itself is step-free, but there is a small ramp at the entrance turnstile. The exhibition will feature one slide show of images and a low-volume ambient audio soundscape, but will not feature any flashing lights. Please ask the staff on duty if you have concerns or need support.
Every Wednesday morning from 10am to 12 noon, we will switch off the soundscape and raise light levels for visitors who might prefer to see the exhibition in this way. Large print guides are available at all times. An audio description will be available from the end of November.
Getting here
Bus numbers 1, 2, 4, 8, 9 and 72 all travel past the museum up Park Street and from the Clifton Triangle. Find more information on getting here.
Carers and Guides
Carers and sighted guides can accompany ticket holders free of charge. Please ensure you book them a free ‘carers’ ticket.
Arrival
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.
The exhibition gallery is located just off the rear hall – our team can direct you if required.
Access facilities
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- Level entry through electronic doors (to the left of the main entrance)
- A platform lift into the museum from the main entrance
- A passenger lift with tactile buttons to all public areas except Sea Dragons
- Two adult-sized wheelchairs which you can borrow
- Induction loop at the Welcome Desk
- A wheelchair accessible toilet
- Assistance dogs welcome
