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.

Snow Bison © Max Waugh Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Snow Bison © Max Waugh Wildlife Photographer of the Year
  • Opening hours:

    Dorset Museum & Art Gallery
    Daily: 10.00am - 5.00pm

    TASTE Café
    Daily: 9.00am - 4.00pm
    Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

  • Admissions:

    10% discount for Adult and Young Person Unlimited Ticket booked online using discount code DM01

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  • Dorset Museum

    High West Street
    Dorchester DT1 1XA

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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 🐛


Boys lying on grass and looking through magnifier

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
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Programme of Events

Special Exhibition

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 more