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The Evolutionist Events

January

Wednesday 20 January / 12.30-1.15pm
In Darwin's Footsteps exhibition tour

Find out more about Charles Darwin's time in Patagonia and Tierra del Fuego and the region itself. With Patience Schell, The University of Manchester.
Book on 0161 275 2648, Free, Suitable for adults and older children

February

Big Saturday
Saturday 13 February / 11am-4pm
Darwin's 201st Birthday Bash

You are invited to Charles Darwin's 201st birthday party! Join in some party activities, hold some amazing objects or go to a talk or tour. Why not come dressed as Darwin or one of your favourite animals?
Most activities are free and drop-in. Some activities may need to be booked on the day and may cost up to £1.50. All ages

Half term
Monday 15-Friday 19 February / 11am-4pm
Voyage of the Beagle

Recreate the adventures of Charles Darwin's voyage around the world.
Most activities are free and drop-in. Some activities may need to be booked on the day and may cost up to £1.50

Friday 26 February / 11am-12pm
Magic Carpet: Darwin's animals

Get comfy on our magic carpet and enjoy stories and activities.
Book on 0161 275 2648 (from 19 Feb), £1 per child, Under 5s and their families/carers

March

Monday 8 March / 6-8pm
Ideas Café
Faith and fact

Explore issues arising from Charles Darwin's work in this discussion about faith and fact.
Book on 0161 275 2648, Free, Adults and older children

Thursday 18 March / 12.30-1.15pm
The peppered moth, Manchester and evolution

Discover the story of the peppered moth, evolution and Manchester.
Book on 0161 275 2648, Free, Adults and older children

April

Monday 26 April / 6-8pm
Ideas Café
Travelling with Darwin
Get an introduction to zoogeography and find out what insects and spiders Darwin would have encountered on his voyage around the world.
Book on 0161 275 2648, Free, Adults and older children 

May

Thursday 20 May / 12-2pm
Ideas Café
Darwin the lifelong learner

Be inspired by Darwin's lifelong quest for knowledge. With short talks and object handling.
Drop-in, Free, All ages

The Evolutionist

The Evolutionist, a Darwin extravaganza at The Manchester Museum

A Darwin extravaganza at The Manchester Museum
Until 30 August 2010

Featuring amazing objects, larger than life graphics, a magical world to explore and breathtaking photographs