One of the best ways to gain inspiration for your photography and exploring different styles is by experiencing and viewing the work of other photographers and artists. We’ve put together a selection of the best exhibitions on around the UK during 2025 to see photography; including exhibitions that present photographs alongside other disciplines.
Below, you’ll find the information you need including dates, location and ticket details to plan your trips.
We will be updating this page with the latest information regularly, so be sure to check back! Interested in other photography events and larger shows taking place around the UK and abroad? Check out our best photography events and festivals article.
Best Photography Exhibitions to see in 2025
- Astronomy Photographer of the Year, National Maritime Museum
- Bird Photographer of the Year 2024, touring
- Still Living: Kenneth Lam x Museum of the Home, Museum of the Home
- The Face Magazine: Culture Shift, National Portrait Gallery, London
- Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2025, The Photographers’ Gallery
- Peter Mitchell: Nothing Lasts Forever, The Photographers’ Gallery
- Travel Photographer of the Year, Banbury Museum and Gallery
- The 80’s: Photographing Britain, Tate Britain
- Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60, Natural History Museum
- Sony World Photography Awards, Somerset House
- World Press Photo Awards, MPB Gallery
- World Food Photography Awards, Mall Galleries
- Lee Miller, Tate Britain
Astronomy Photographer of the Year 16
National Maritime Museum, London
- On now until July 2025
- Park Row, London, England SE10 9NF
- Open daily 10am – 5pm
- Tickets: Currently free whilst museum undergoes construction work. Usually £10 adults, £6.50 concessions
Astronomy Photographer of the Year is an annual exhibition showcasing the world’s greatest space photography.
The exhibition at the National Maritime Museum will feature over 100 photographs including this year’s winning images alongside a series of shortlisted photographs on brilliant lightbox displays.
Astronomy Photographer of the Year exhibition
Bird Photographer of the Year 2024
- Northampton Museum and Art Gallery– Northampton (UK) – 1st March 2025 to 27th April 2025
- Gallery Oldham – Manchester (UK) – 14th June 2025 to 6th September 2025
- Astley Hall – Chorley (UK) – 13th September to 25th October 2025
Abroad:
- Forte di Bard – Aosta Valley (Italy) – 24th October 2025 – 1st March 2026
- South Carolina State Museum – South Carolina (USA) – 1st February 2026 to 30th July 2026
An exhibition of 70-80 of the winning images will go on an international tour.
More dates and venues to be confirmed.
Still Living: Kenneth Lam x Museum of the Home
Museum of the Home, London
- On now until 29 June 2025
- 136 Kingsland Road, London E2 8EA
- Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-5pm
“Known for his evocative and arresting still-life photography, this new series offers a contemporary interpretation of the period rooms by Lam – whose pieces typically explore heritage, identity, family and culture – through his own lens of home.”
The Face Magazine: Culture Shift
National Portrait Gallery, London
- 20 February – 18 May 2025
- St Martin’s Place, London, WC2H 0HE
- Open Daily: 10:30am – 6pm, Friday & Saturday 10:30am – 9pm
- Tickets: £23
The Face Magazine: Culture Shift celebrates iconic fashion images and portraits from The Face, a trail-blazing youth culture and style magazine that has shaped the creative and cultural landscape in Britain and beyond.
The Face Magazine: Culture Shift
Peter Mitchell: Nothing Lasts Forever
The Photographers’ Gallery, London
- On now until 15 June 2025
- 16-18 Ramillies Street, London W1F7LW
- Monday – Wednesday 10am–6pm, Thursday & Friday 10am–8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-6pm
- £8.50-10, concessions available
Peter Mitchell: Nothing Lasts Forever
Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2025
The Photographers’ Gallery, London
- On now until 15 June 2025
- 16-18 Ramillies Street, London W1F7LW
- Monday – Wednesday 10am–6pm, Thursday & Friday 10am–8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 11am-6pm
- £8.50-10, concessions available
Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2025
Travel Photographer of the Year
Banbury Museum, Oxford
- On now until 6 July 2025
- Spiceball Park Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 2PQ
Travel Photographer of The Year
The 80’s: Photographing Britain
Tate Britain, London
- On now until 5 May 2025
- Millbank London SW1P 4RG
- Open daily 10am-6pm
- Prices TBC
Wildlife Photographer of the Year 60
Natural History Museum, London
- On now until 29th June 2025
- Monday – Sunday, 10am-5:50pm
- Cromwell Road, London SW7 5BD
- Tickets: from £15.50
Discover the natural world in all its wonder and diversity at the newly redesigned Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, where 100 remarkable photographs illustrate the precious beauty of our planet.
Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Sony World Photography Awards
Somerset House, London
- 17 April – 5 May 2025
- Monday – Sunday, 11:00am – 7:00pm, Bank Holiday Mondays: 11:00am – 6:00pm
- Somerset House, Strand, London, WC2R 1LA
- Tickets: £17.50, concessions available
Sony World Photography Awards 2025 exhibition
World Press Photo Awards
MPB Gallery at Here East, London
- 23 May – 25 August 2025
- Monday – Friday: 11:00am – 8:00pm, Saturday & Bank Holidays: 10:00am – 7:00pm, Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
- MPB Gallery @ Here East, E15 2GW
- Tickets: from £13.50, concessions available
World Food Photography Awards
Mall Galleries, London
- 21 – 25 May
- Monday-Thursday 10am – 6pm, Friday 10am-5pm, Sunday 10am-1pm
- The Mall, London SW1
- Free entry
A selection of images will also be on display at:
Museum of the Home, London: 3rd June – 7th September
Fortnum and Mason from 2nd June
World Food Photography Awards sponsored by Tenderstem®Bimi®Broccolini
Lee Miller
Tate Britain, London
- 2 October 2025 – 15 February 2026
Featured image: Fragile Beauty exhibition, Victoria and Albert Museum. Image: Jessica Miller
Further reading
- Best photography competitions to enter
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- 22 ways to spark your creativity
