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All creatures great and small at Wildlife Photographer of the Year

source: visitbusan

The Natural History Museum of London’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition is running until Nov. 27 at Sukcheon Hall in F1963.

The exhibition has showcased the world’s best nature photography and photojournalism for more than 50 years and attracts over two million people annually worldwide.

Wildlife Photographer of the Year is renowned for its compelling imagery and thoughtful presentation, inspiring conversations about sustainability and wildlife conservation. The show challenges visitors to consider their responsibility to protect the planet’s breathtaking biodiversity.

As one of the world’s most popular photography exhibitions, it is hosted at venues in countries such as Switzerland, France, Germany, China, Australia, New Zealand and the U.S.A. 

The Busan show is the first time Wildlife Photographer of the Year has been shown in Korea. It features 125 stunning photographs, including “Ice Bed” by Nima Sarikhani, winner of the 2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year 59 People’s Choice Award. Taken off the Svalbard archipelago, the image shows a male polar bear who has just laid down to sleep on a small iceberg. 

This is the largest version of the exhibition to date, occupying 1,980 square meters of space. The show is curated into four sections specifically designed for Korean audiences, offering an immersive experience of wildlife across different ecosystems.

Visitors can also participate in a variety of interactive activities, such as making eco-friendly soap and drawing endangered animals. The specially curated Second Hands library offers books on environmental topics, while the F&B Café lounge allows nature lovers to sit back and relax.

The exhibition is open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday, and is closed on Mondays.

Tickets are priced at 18,000 won for adults and 15,000 won for minors. Reservations can be made via Interpark Ticket or Naver Booking

※ The Natural History Museum of London’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, until Nov. 27 

 ◎ Sukcheon Hall in F1963: 20 Gurak-ro 123beon-gil, Suyeong-gu

 ◎ Tickets 

   • Naver • Interpark

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