Stunning wildlife images to feature in new Shrewsbury exhibition
Incredible wildlife photos to feature in Shropshire exhibition.
Some of the world’s finest images of nature are set to go on display at a county museum.
Shrewsbury Museum & Art Gallery will be hosting the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition from this Saturday - April 25.
After months of planning the world-renowned exhibition, on loan from the Natural History Museum in London, will run until June 20.
The exhibition features some of the most exceptional nature photography from across the globe and shines a light on powerful and fascinating images that capture hidden animal behaviour, spectacular species and the breathtaking diversity of the natural world.
This year’s competition attracted more than 60,000 entries from photographers of all ages and experience levels.
During an intense week at the Natural History Museum in London, entries were judged anonymously on their creativity, originality, and technical excellence by an international panel of industry experts. It is now visiting Shropshire as part of its international tour.
Alongside the main exhibition, visitors will also be able to see the local wildlife photographs taken by different aged Shropshire photographers, who took part in the museum’s own community photography competition with a focus on ‘Wildlife on your doorstep’.
During the exhibition, the Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery will host a wide range of inspiring wildlife-themed activities.
Young guests can enjoy an imaginative children’s trail, which encourages them to explore the galleries while searching for hidden ‘wild animals’.
Visitors looking to take home a reminder of their visit will find that that museum shop is featuring an assortment of unique animal-inspired products.
Operations manager at Shrewsbury Museum and Art Gallery Suzanne Bovington, said: “The team has worked so hard to pull together all the elements needed to host this major exhibition.
“After so much planning, it’s wonderful to see the gallery filled with the most remarkable photographs. We can’t wait to see the visitors’ reactions.”
Jeremy Blandford, Shropshire Council’s Deputy Portfolio Holder for Housing and Leisure said: “Shropshire Council is immensely proud to be able to welcome such a prestigious exhibition to the county.
“We know it will be enjoyed by residents and help support the visitor economy by attracting extra visitors to Shrewsbury and the wider area. It’s a great accolade that the Museum team has been able to secure the exhibition for the county.”
The exhibition will be open from Tuesday to Saturday, (closed Sundays and Mondays), from 10am to 4pm.
Admission costs £7,50 per adults with concessions for seniors, students and Friends of the Museum.
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