Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Now in its sixty-first year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year from the Natural History Museum, London, showcases some of the most exceptional nature photography from across the globe. This exhibition at Auckland Museum shines a light on powerful and fascinating images that capture hidden animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world. Wildlife Photographer of the Year is a global competition that has showcased the natural world’s most astonishing and challenging sights for 61 years. Organised by the Natural History Museum in London, the competition attracts the world’s most impressive nature photographers, showcasing a combination of skill, luck, and above all the beauty of the natural world. The winning images of Wildlife Photographer of the Year 61 were announced at the Awards ceremony in London in October 2025. Please note that no photography is permitted within the exhibition. ON FOR A LIMITED TIME: OPENS SUN 28 JUN 2026 UNTIL SUN 23 AUG 2026

Dates & Times

• Wednesday, 22 July 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Thursday, 23 July 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Friday, 24 July 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Saturday, 25 July 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Sunday, 26 July 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Monday, 27 July 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Tuesday, 28 July 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Wednesday, 29 July 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Thursday, 30 July 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Friday, 31 July 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Saturday, 1 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Sunday, 2 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Monday, 3 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Tuesday, 4 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Wednesday, 5 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Thursday, 6 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Friday, 7 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Saturday, 8 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Sunday, 9 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Monday, 10 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Tuesday, 11 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Wednesday, 12 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Thursday, 13 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Friday, 14 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Saturday, 15 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Sunday, 16 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Monday, 17 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Tuesday, 18 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Wednesday, 19 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)

• Thursday, 20 August 2026

  09:00 – 17:00 (Pacific/Auckland)