Experience the wonders of the natural world through the eyes of photographers around the globe at the 61st annual Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at the Royal BC Museum.
Running from February 6th to April 12th, this iconic exhibit from London’s Natural History Museum returns to Victoria, offering stunning photography that showcases the planet’s breathtaking landscapes, diverse wildlife, and powerful moments from the natural world.
From ocean creatures to jungle dwellers, this 2026 collection promises to leave you in awe, highlighting the beauty and fragility of nature.
One standout feature in the exhibition is the adult Grand Title Winner “Ghost Town Visitor” by South African photographer Wim van den Heever.
This striking image, captured in a Namibian diamond-mining town, shows a lone brown hyena amidst the ruins—a rare, up-close look at this elusive animal.
This exhibition is the perfect opportunity to pause, reflect, and reconnect with the natural world while admiring the talent of photographers who bring these captivating scenes to life.
The Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition opens February 6th, and is included with your Royal BC Museum general admission or free with a museum membership.
Plus, we’ve teamed up with the Royal BC Museum to give one lucky reader a chance to experience it for free! We’re giving away two exhibition tickets so you and a friend, partner, or family member can experience the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition. Find out how to enter below!
CONTEST
To win two Royal BC Museum exhibit tickets, please do one or more of the following:
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Contest entries will be accepted from the time and date of publishing until 11:59 p.m. on February 4th, 2026. One winner will be chosen at random and contacted through the platform they used to enter.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition
- Where: Royal BC Museum, 675 Belleville Street
- When: February 2nd to April 12th – 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
