World Press Photo 2025: Witness Powerful Journalism at Budapest Zoo’s Biodóm

When: September 26 – November 9, 2025
Where: Biodóm, Budapest Zoo (Állatkerti körút 16)
Hours: Daily 10 AM-6 PM (Mon-Thu, Sun) | 10 AM-8 PM (Fri-Sat)
Tickets: Adults 5,500 HUF | Students/Seniors 3,900 HUF | Kids under 6: 400 HUF

Experience the world’s most prestigious photojournalism exhibition in an unexpected Budapest venue that tells its own compelling story of resilience and cultural preservation.

Why Visit This Exhibition

The World Press Photo 2025 showcases award-winning images from 42 photographers representing 31 countries, selected from nearly 60,000 submissions by 3,778 photographers worldwide. These aren’t just photographs—they’re windows into global events, human experiences, and untold stories that shape our contemporary world.

What makes this year’s Budapest exhibition particularly special is its survival story. After political interference nearly canceled the 2024 show, Mayor Gergely Karácsony stepped in to offer the Biodóm as sanctuary when traditional museums remained silent. This unconventional venue—originally an unfinished zoo expansion—proved perfect, attracting 30,000 visitors last year.

Three Bonus Exhibitions Included

Budapest 75: Vintage Fortepan photographs celebrating the 75th anniversary of Greater Budapest’s formation, showing how 23 incorporated settlements maintained their unique character within the expanding capital.

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Iron People: Ukrainian photographer Jelle Krings documents railway workers who evacuated 6 million people during Russia’s invasion—a powerful testament to ordinary heroism.

Water: Environmental photography from Central and Eastern European photographers highlighting the Danube-Tisza region’s crucial freshwater reserves.

Perfect for Culture-Seeking Travelers

Located within Budapest Zoo in City Park, the Biodóm offers easy access for visitors already exploring Széchenyi Thermal Baths, Heroes’ Square, or other nearby attractions. The spacious venue provides contemplative viewing of intense imagery that demands time and reflection.

This exhibition delivers authentic cultural engagement beyond typical tourist attractions—you’re witnessing journalism that shapes global understanding while supporting an institution that chose courage over conformity.

Book tickets online: tickets.zoobudapest.com
Student groups: Free guided tours weekdays 10 AM-1 PM (advance booking required)

Don’t miss this opportunity to see world-class photojournalism in a venue that embodies Budapest’s commitment to press freedom and cultural resilience.