Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year 2026
Description
See nature up close through stunning images by professional, emerging and junior photographers who have shown impeccable timing, patience, artistry and technique to capture incredible moments in time.
Celebrating the natural heritage across the ANZANG bioregion including Australia, New Zealand, Antarctica and New Guinea, this breathtaking exhibition allows us to witness the unique beauty of the flora, fauna and landscapes of our own backyard and the world around us.
View shortlisted photographic entrants from ten categories: Animals in Nature, Animal behaviour, Botanical, Macro, Landscape, Threatened Species, Monochrome, Our Impact, Portfolio and Junior.
Please be aware the Museum is unable to accept cash payment for exhibition tickets.
Tickets purchased at the Museum box office are at a different rate.
Nature & Wildlife Photographer ticket deal
We've teamed up with the Adelaide Botanic Gardens to offer you entry to both the Wildlife Photographer of the Year and the Australian Geographic Nature Photographer exhibitions at a discounted rate!
Tickets: $22 adults, $20 students and concession card holders. Free entry for kids under 12; tickets required.
This special ticket is valid for one entry at each exhibition between Friday 25 September 2026 and Sunday 31 January 2027. T&Cs apply, see below.
Sponsors
Thank you to our sponsors
Australian Geographic (Principal Sponsor)
Atkins (Production Partner)
Coral Expeditions (Travel Partner)
Proudly produced by the South Australian Museum
The Museum gratefully acknowledges the support of Dr Stuart Miller AM, founder and patron of ANZANG, and his sister Mrs Alison Huber in memory of their parents, Dr Robert and Mrs Clarice Miller, both late of Waikerie, South Australia.
The 2026 Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year is a South Australian Museum exhibition.
Terms & Conditions
- South Australian Museum Ticketing Terms & Conditions
- Nature & Wildlife Photographer ticket deal Terms & Conditions
Purchase the Botanic Garden & Museum ticket offer to receive entry to the South Australian Museum’s Australian Geographic Nature Photographer of the Year exhibition and the Adelaide Botanic Garden’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition.
To redeem your tickets, simply bring your printed or e-ticket to the Ticket Desk at the Adelaide Botanic Garden and the Information Desk at the South Australian Museum for entry, with valid photo identification.
Tickets are valid for one entry at each exhibition
The South Australia Museum exhibition runs August 29 2026 through February 14 2027 inclusive
The Botanic Garden exhibition runs September 25 2026 through January 31 2027 inclusive
Not valid for school groups INCLUDING teachers and other supervisory staff/parents.
Not available in conjunction with any other offer.
The discount is only valid for the 'Museum & Botanic Garden’ ticket types.
This offer is not redeemable for cash.
Please note that Adelaide Botanic Garden and the South Australian Museum are cashless venues.
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