Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition | Alameda

Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 17 May, 2026 at 06:00 pm UTC-07:00

650 W Tower Ave | Alameda

West End Arts District
Publisher/HostWest End Arts District
Ocean Photographer of the Year Exhibition | Alameda
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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



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 Area 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

📍 Historic WWII Aircraft Hangar, Alameda Point
Alameda, California
(Exact hangar and arrival details will be provided to ticket holders.)


Accessibility & Visitor Info

The exhibition is held in a large, open, ground-level hangar

Accessible restrooms available on site

The venue is wheelchair accessible



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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

650 W Tower Ave, 650 West Tower Avenue, Alameda, United States

Tickets

USD 17.85 to USD 65.87

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