The world’s leading ocean photography exhibition comes to the US—inside a historic WWII hangar on the San Francisco Bay.About this Event
Step inside a historic World War II airplane hangar at Alameda Point and experience the ocean like never before. Ocean Photographer of the Year, presented by Oceanographic Magazine and Blancpain, transforms this vast industrial space into an immersive gallery of the world’s most extraordinary ocean photography.
Drawn from more than 15,000 submissions by photographers around the globe, the exhibition features a curated selection of winning and finalist images spanning wildlife, adventure, fine art, conservation, and human connection. From intimate macro encounters to sweeping underwater and aerial perspectives, each photograph captures both the breathtaking beauty of the sea and the urgent need to protect it.
US premiere hosted by West End Arts District
Title image: Photographer Romain Barats, France, Adventure Photographer of the Year Category finalist
Bay Perspectives : A Local Lens on Ocean Stewardship
In addition to the international exhibition, visitors can explore the Bay Perspectives Gallery, a dedicated gallery and interactive space connecting global ocean stories to the waters closer to home.
featuring:
- “Edge of the Pacific: Bay Perspectives” — local photographers shine a spotlight on the Bay and the Nor Cal pacific shorelines
- A hands-on marine science installation by the Sailing Science Center, where visitors can explore tidal systems and the impacts of marine plastics through interactive learning
Programs & Special Events
The exhibition is open to the public Saturdays and Sundays, 10:00am–6:00pm
Tickets to our OPY events series on Thursday and Friday nights are available
Location
650 West Tower Avenue - South Eastern side of the building
(to arrive directly at the exhibition entrance enter 2151 Ferry Point into your GPS
Accessibility & Visitor Info
The exhibition is held in a large, open, ground-level hangar
Accessible restrooms available on site
The venue is wheelchair accessible
Event Venue
650 W Tower Ave (South Eastern Corner of the Building - use 2151 Ferry Point as gps location), 650 West Tower Avenue, Alameda, United States
USD 17.85 to USD 65.87
