Charles Darwin's work has transformed the way we view our world and how we study it. Discover more at the exhibition and online about Darwin's life, evolution and how some of the specimens he collected are used today. Also read about Alfred Russel Wallace, the co-discoverer of the theory of evolution by natural selection.
This drawing is from Thomas Huxley's book on human evolution. Huxley was one of the first scientists to adopt Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection.
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Darwin the man and the scientist
Get a brilliant insight into Charles Darwin, the family man and the scientist, in the Darwin exhibition. You can also uncover facts about Darwin's eventful life in our online biography and timeline.
HMS Beagle interactive voyage
Hop on board our online HMS Beagle interactive voyage to learn amazing facts about Darwin's life-changing world trip. Follow the historic 5-year journey making 16 information stops on your way.
Darwin's mockingbirds video
Find out how the mockingbirds collected by Charles Darwin in the Galapagos Islands in 1835 are now considered more important than Darwin's famous finches in understanding the evolution of species. Discover how Darwin's Floreana mockingbirds are being used in vital research to conserve this extremely endangered species.
Evolution
What is evolution? What is the evidence and how did the theory develop? Videos and games help explain the scientific concepts behind the theory in the evoution section of our website.
Alfred Russel Wallace
The intrepid explorer and brilliant naturalist, Alfred Russel Wallace, co-published the theory of evolution by natural selection with Charles Darwin. Uncover his essential work and explore the Museum's magnificent Wallace collection online.
