Wallace100 events at the Museum
Celebrate Alfred Russel Wallace's centenary with us
Join us for a series of free events exploring the life and legacy of Alfred Russel Wallace, considered by many to be one of the greatest scientists of all time.
These events are part of the Museum's participation in Wallace100, an international programme celebrating the centenary of Wallace's death on 7 November 1913.
Wallace100 lectures and conference
Leading biologists and historians will discuss different aspects of Wallace's life and work in these late afternoon monthly lectures and an October conference in the Flett Theatre. The events are free to attend but tickets must be booked in advance.
Next lecture: 6 June - Wallace versus Darwin presented by James Moore.
Book free advance tickets online for Wallace100 lectures
Wallace-related talks
The Museum is also hosting a series of daytime Wallace-related talks in the Darwin Centre Attenborough Studio as part of our daily Nature Live events. These talks are free and anyone can drop in.
Details of the individual Wallace100 events are below.
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Wallace versus Darwin - Wallace100 lecture
6 June 2013 16:30 - 17:30
Just how different were the great evolutionary theorists Darwin and Wallace? Find out in our 5th Wallace100 lecture.
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Treasure of the Month - Darwin and Wallace
1 July 2013 14:30 - 15:00
155 years ago, two men changed the way we look at the world. Join us to find out more.
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Alfred Russel Wallace and his Legacy - Wallace100 conference
23 October 2013
Join our special one-day event celebrating Alfred Russel Wallace's contributions to natural history.
Wallace on BBC Radio 4
Museum curator George Beccaloni discusses Wallace's work with Melvyn Bragg and other guests on In Our Time.
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