Join us in the events below that accompany the exhibition. Find out more about the exhibition for School groups.
The Darwin exhibition is a highlight of Darwin200, a national programme of events celebrating the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth in February 2009. See what's on around the country for Darwin200.
Discussing Darwin after hours
Visit the Museum after hours and discuss Charles Darwin with eminent guest speakers. Discussing Darwin is a series of evening events on the last Friday of the month.
November 2009 - March 2009 (excluding December)
18.30 - 20.00, advance booking required
- First event 28 November: Can science ignore faith?
- Second event 30 January: His 'sacred cause'
More about Discussing Darwin events
The Darwin exhibition is also open after hours, so why not do both?
More about visiting Darwin after hours
Nature Live: Darwin the Man season
Come to our Nature Live talks at the Museum and discover more about Darwin as a person and how his work affected science at the time as well as today. These informal talks bring together scientists and visitors in lively discussions about the natural world.
12.30 every Tuesday and Thursday until 18 December 2008. Each event lasts for 30 minutes.
These events are free.
- Thursday 11 December: Darwin's Transatlantic Lice Conundrum
- Tuesday 16 December: Darwin and the Hawaiian Islands...If only!
- Thursday 18 December: Keys to Natural Selection: Budgies

