Sony World Photography Awards
Exhibition

Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition 2025

17 Apr - 05 May 2025
Weekdays: 11.00 - 19.00
Weekends: 11.00 - 19:00
Bank Holiday Mondays: 11.00 - 18.00

Last entry one hour prior to closing time.

Ticket Prices

Standard £17.50
Concessions* £13.50
Student £12.00
Child (Aged 13-16) £10.00
Child (Under 12)  Free
Disabled Companion Free

*Concessions include Un-waged, Senior 60+, Disabled. You will be asked for proof upon entry to the exhibition.

East & West Wings

Early Bird Tickets! Take advantage of a 20% discount on standard tickets when you book before 27 February.

The highly-anticipated Sony World Photography Awards exhibition returns to Somerset House this Spring. Visit the iconic venue to uncover remarkable photographs from the past year and delve into powerful, universal stories - both big and small - from across the globe today. 

Discover what lies beyond the lens and be captivated by the full spectrum of photography: from wildlife and nature to architecture and design, documentary projects to sport, portraiture to still life and everything in between. Immerse yourself in this visual medium through photographs that are printed, projected and presented digitally, and explore a myriad of diverse topics from the world’s leading competition for photography.

Be one of the first to view previously unseen works by the 2024 Photographer of the Year Juliette Pavy. The special curation showcases two projects that explore humanity's impact on the environment – from shadowing scientists in the Mediterranean Sea to following the lives of Inuits affected by the increasing mercury levels.

Reignite your fascination with our planet through the unique perspectives of award-winning photographers and discover different cultures, traditions and current topics that are bound to spark conversations long after you leave the exhibition.

Susan Meiselas, Outstanding Contribution to Photography 

Roseann on the way to Manhattan Beach, New York City, 1978 © Susan Meiselas _ Magnum Photos.jpg

Roseann on the way to Manhattan Beach, New York City, 1978 © Susan Meiselas - Magnum Photos
Roseann on the way to Manhattan Beach, New York City, 1978 © Susan Meiselas - Magnum Photos


Get to know the powerful body of work by the acclaimed photographer Susan Meiselas and expand your understanding of documentary photography through her insightful portrayals of people in their communities.

Explore excerpts from five of her projects, some never exhibited before in the UK - drawing from her earliest bodies of work, 44 Irving Street, Prince Street Girls and Carnival Strippers, to her later series Pandora’s Box and A Room of their Own, the exhibition traces recurring thematic elements in Meiselas’ practice, focusing on what is often hidden from public view. 

Meiselas is the 18th recipient of the Sony World Photography Awards Outstanding Contribution to Photography, an award that honours a person or group that has made a significant impact on the photographic medium.
 

Sony World Photography Awards book 2025

Pre-order your copy of the Sony World Photography Awards 2025 book for an exclusive discount.

This collectible hardcover book celebrates remarkable photographs from the past year and delves into the compelling stories, both big and small, that inspired them.

Enjoy award-winning images of all styles, genres and topics and immerse yourself in the unique perspectives of photographers from around the world as you look through its pages. Alongside the acclaimed images, readers will also be able to enjoy an essay dedicated to this year’s Outstanding Contribution to Photography recipient Susan Meiselas.

Once you have selected your ticket and you reach the checkout there will be an option to purchase your discounted book (not before). 

Once you have purchased the book, you can pick up your copy at the Sony World Photography Award’s Book Shop. Please note you must present your ticket when picking up your book.

Standard Price: £30.99
Special Pre-Order Price £24.99
 

Sony World Photography Awards tote bag

Pre-order your Sony World Photography Awards tote bag! 

Add a touch of style to your wardrobe with the exclusive Sony World Photography Awards tote bag. Choose between the classic black or eye-catching pink—or make a statement with both!

Dimensions: 38cm x 42cm with a 60cm long cotton handle. 

Material: 100% Cotton

Price £8 
 

Sony World Photography Awards book and tote bag bundle

Treat yourself or a loved one to our special book and tote bag bundle. Enjoy a hardback copy of the Sony World Photography Awards 2025 book and a stylish cotton tote bag.

Price: £30.99