The internationally acclaimed Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition will go on display at The Beacon Museum in Whitehaven from October 24.
Councillor Anne Quilter, Cumberland Council’s executive member for vibrant and healthy places, said: “This exhibition combines stunning photography with compelling stories from the natural world.
“We’re delighted that visitors to The Beacon Museum will have the opportunity to see these award-winning images here in Cumberland.”
Developed and produced by the Natural History Museum in London, the exhibition features 100 photographs selected from more than 65,000 entries submitted by photographers from 121 countries and territories.
Images capture a wide range of wildlife, landscapes, and natural environments, showcasing animal behaviour, species diversity, and the beauty of the natural world through the eyes of photographers around the globe.
Heather Holmes, customer and visitor experience manager at The Beacon Museum, said: “We are incredibly proud to welcome Wildlife Photographer of the Year to The Beacon Museum as part of this internationally acclaimed touring exhibition.
“Bringing an exhibition of this calibre to Whitehaven demonstrates our ambition to ensure that world-class cultural experiences are not limited to major cities but are accessible to communities here in West Cumbria.”
Now in its 62nd year, Wildlife Photographer of the Year is one of the world’s longest-running and best-known wildlife photography competitions.
Dr Doug Gurr, director of the Natural History Museum, said: “Through a collection of truly extraordinary images, selected from a global reach of 121 countries and territories, this exhibition offers visitors a rare opportunity to experience the wonder of our planet through the eyes of some of the world’s most talented photographers.
“At a time when nature is under more pressure than ever before, these photographs remind us of both what is at stake and what is worth protecting.”