Special Exhibition
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
19 July - 3 November 2024
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the world-famous exhibition from the Natural History Museum, is returning to Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Over 100 powerful photographs capture fascinating animal behaviour, spectacular species, and the breathtaking beauty of our planet. The images shine a light on stories and species from around the world and show the impact of human activity on the planet, in ways that words cannot.
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 over 55 years. Launching in 1965, today the competition receives entries from over 90 countries encouraging curiosity, connection, and wonder.
Winning images are selected for their creativity, originality, and technical excellence by a panel of international experts.
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Opening hours:
Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Daily: 10.00am - 5.00pm
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Daily: 9.00am - 4.00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year is developed and produced by the Natural History Museum, London.
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Image: Life on the Edge by Amit Eshel, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Schools Workshop | Natural Collection 🐛
A FREE science-based workshop at Dorset Museum in partnership with Natural History Museum
The Natural History Museum is challenging students across the UK to help everyone better understand the nature around us.
As part of this national project, Dorset Museum & Art Gallery is offering schools free curriculum-linked workshops until December 2024. Aimed at Key Stage 2, pupils will gain a unique opportunity to learn about extraordinary hidden worlds, mini-beasts, habitats and adaptations. Pupils will explore the Museum’s hidden collection, discover how early scientists worked and develop their own scientific thinking. Inspired by the incredible collection pupils will also make their own nature journal to take away.
- Duration of workshop: 2 hours
- Cost: FREE (until December 2024)
- Aimed at: Key Stage 2 and above
- Contact: [email protected] for more information or to book a workshop
Programme of Events
19 July - 3 November 2024
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Wildlife Photographer of the Year, the world-famous exhibition from the Natural History Museum, is returning to Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
Find out more31 July 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon
Wildlife Wednesday
Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.
Find out more7 August 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon
Wildlife Wednesday
Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.
Find out more14 August 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon
Wildlife Wednesday
Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.
Find out more21 August 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon
Wildlife Wednesday
Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.
Find out more28 August 2024, 10:00am - 12:00noon
Wildlife Wednesday
Come and join us every Wednesday during the school holidays for a wild adventure in the galleries.
Find out more23 September 2024, 12:00noon - 1:00pm
Nature Heals | Trevor Parsons
Trevor Parsons is a local photographer with an amazing story to tell about the healing power of photography and nature.
Find out more