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Five things about Charles Darwin

Image of Charles Darwin from a lantern slide.
Source: Museum Victoria
Museum Victoria Collection

Explore the genius of Charles Darwin in this display celebrating his 200th birthday.

Find out why Darwin's On the Origin of Species has never been out of print in 150 years.

What did he include on his list of 'pros and cons' of getting married?

Discover the quirky side to Charles Darwin - the gentleman and the scholar - through an eclectic display of Museum Victoria objects and video.