SCIENCE PHOTOGRAPHY PRIZE EXHIBITION

Each year, the Beaker Street Science Photography Prize celebrates extraordinary images that reveal how science shapes our understanding of the world, with a particular focus on Lutruwita/ Tasmania, the Southern Ocean, and Antarctica. Now in its 10th year, the Prize invites photographers, scientists, and keen observers to share their perspective on our incredible part of the world. From microscopic structures to vast Antarctic landscapes, these remarkable images capture the beauty and complexity all around us.

Our 2026 judges, Wuradjuri astrophysicist and science communication star Dr Kirsten Banks and Australian Geographic 2025 Nature Photographer of the Year Marley Butler, shortlisted 25 photographs from over 100 entries. The resulting exhibition features 12 finalist images chosen through a combination of the judges' and public voting. Visitors to the exhibition were able to vote for the People's Choice Award winner during August.