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Wellcome Collection

EVENT
Exhibition Detail
Darwin's Inheritance - A Wellcome Collection/Wellcome Library event
Wellcome Collection 183 Euston Road London NW1 2BE
London NW1 2BE
United Kingdom


November 5th 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
 
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© Courtesy of the artist and Wellcome Collection
> QUICK FACTS
EVENT TYPE:  
Other
WEBSITE:  
http://www.wellcomecollection.org
NEIGHBORHOOD:  
fitzrovia, bloomsbury, soho
EMAIL:  
info@wellcomecollection.org
PHONE:  
+44 (0)20 7611 2222
OPEN HOURS:  
Monday Galleries closed, except public holidays 10.00-18.00 Tuesday 10.00-18.00 Wednesday 10.00-18.00 Thursday 10.00-22.00 (Library until 20.00) Friday 10.00-18.00 Saturday 10.00-18.00 (Library until 16.00) Sunday 11.00-18.00 (L
> DESCRIPTION

Drawing on a range of Wellcome Collection objects, archives and illustrative materials, this event will contextualise the life and work of Charles Darwin and investigate the legacy of his discoveries in the 20th century.

This session will consist of a tour of Wellcome Collection's permanent galleries followed by an illustrated talk in the Wellcome Library.

Speakers:
Valerie Brown
, Wellcome Collection
Chris Hilton
, Archivist, Wellcome Library
Helen Wakely
, Archivist, Wellcome Library

There is no need to book (though spaces are limited). Just meet your guide in the foyer on the ground floor shortly before the start time shown above.

Please put coats and bags in the cloakroom to the rear of the foyer before meeting your guide.


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