200 Years of Charles Darwin

Darwin Today is an interactive exhibition touring the UK in 2009. We also have resources for schools and science centres.

Play the plant evolution game

grow and evolve your own plant1

Signpost Game1

Teachers & educators

useful resources for teaching about Darwin1

Signpost Teachers1

Did you know?

Peacocks’ tails are all about sex - Darwin recognised the importance of what he called sexual selection. One theory goes that the peacocks with the best plumage will be the healthiest and therefore the best potential fathers, so fancy tail feathers are more likely to attract a mate.

Darwin Events 2009

Supported by RCUK in association with Darwin200

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    This site is supported by Research Councils UK, the strategic partnership of the UK's seven Research Councils. They have set up this site to invite people to consider and discuss the impacts of Darwin's theories on modern research.
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    Darwin200 is a collaboration of organisations across the UK who are celebrating Darwin’s 200th birthday in February 2009 with an exciting programme of activities.