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Exhibition: Charles Darwin Downunder, 1836

4 April - 26 July 2009
Opening Hours
Mon to Thurs 9am - 8pm,
Fri 9am - 5pm,
Weekends 11am to 5pm

State Library of NSW, Galleries, Macquarie Street, Sydney

Discover the little-known adventures of the young Charles Darwin through a rich collection of original artworks diaries and items, including a first edition copy of "On the Origin of Species". The exhibition reveals the naturalist's travels in Australia from Sydney Cove to Hobart and on to Albany, exposing his fascination with our landscape, people and extraordinary animals.

Contact: Vanessa Bond
Phone: (02) 9273 1414
Email: library@sl.nsw.gov.au