Darwin was born on 12th February 1809.
2009 will mark the 200th anniversary of his birth.

He published the ground-breaking
"On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection" in 1859.
2009 will mark the 150th anniversary of its publication.

His most influential voyage of discovery onboard the HMS Beagle
set sail from Plymouth on 27th December 1831.

During 2009 partners in Plymouth and Torquay will celebrate
his life, works, discoveries and contribution to science.

Discover Darwin

for yourselves

through our

exhibitions,

events and links.