The National Museum of Natural Sciences presents an insightful exploration of Charles Darwin, the celebrated naturalist. This exhibition uncovers his life, the motivations behind his expeditions, and the development of his revolutionary theories on evolution and natural selection. The exhibition showcased specimens collected during his voyages and a selection of his personal books and diaries, which profoundly shaped our understanding of the living world.
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This exhibition at the National Museum of Natural Sciences explores the life and groundbreaking theories of Charles Darwin, a pivotal figure in modern biology. Visitors can learn about his voyages, the development of his ideas on evolution and natural selection, and see some of his personal books and diaries.
The National Museum of Natural Sciences inaugurated this exhibit hall on February 12, 2020, to commemorate Charles Darwin, the celebrated naturalist whose ideas laid the foundations of modern biology. Located within the main Biodiversity exhibition hall, the exhibit delves into aspects of Darwin's life, the motivations behind his expeditions on the HMS, and the development of his theories of evolution and natural selection. The exhibition showcases Darwin's analysis of various specimens, including earthworms, barnacles, doves, and orchids, collected during his voyages. It also features a selection of Darwin's personal books and diaries, which were milestones in our scientific understanding of the living world, alongside publications detailing the early teachings of Darwinist theories in Spain. The exhibition was a collaborative effort involving the museum's exhibition and scientific culture departments, the audio-visual service, curators, and external contributors and entities.
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