World Press Photo 2026 arrives at the Franz Mayer Museum with a very special edition. On June 24, the world’s most important international photojournalism exhibition opens, celebrating seven decades of history this year with a commemorative exhibition that promises to move and inspire reflection among its visitors.
Founded in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, in 1955, World Press Photo has established itself as one of the most prestigious competitions in international photojournalism. Over the years, its images have documented some of the most striking, complex, and significant events in contemporary history.
A historic exhibition marking World Press Photo’s 70th anniversary
The 2026 edition will not only showcase the work of this year’s 42 international winners. For the first time, it will also include a selection of photographs from the World Press Photo archive—a collection that offers a visual journey through some of the most iconic images of the past seven decades.
Titled “World Press Photo 2026 + The Archive,” the exhibition was curated specifically for the Franz Mayer Museum and seeks to connect the past and present of photojournalism. The exhibition invites visitors to revisit photographs that shaped generations, while also sparking a conversation about the role of the documentary image in today’s world.
The Franz Mayer Museum celebrates 27 years as the venue for the exhibition
The relationship between World Press Photo and the Franz Mayer Museum is also part of this celebration. For the past 27 years, the museum has hosted this exhibition in Mexico, becoming a meeting place for those seeking to learn about the world’s most relevant stories through photography.
In addition to admiring iconic images, visitors will be able to appreciate how photojournalism has evolved and how photographs continue to serve as essential tools for documenting reality.
📅 June 24–October 4, 2026
💸 General admission $130 —get your tickets here!
If you’re passionate about photography or history—or simply want to see some of the most influential images of recent decades—this exhibition will be a must-see over the coming months in the Historic Center.
