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Public Lecture: Charles Darwin in Australia

Tuesday 5 May, 5.30 pm for 6 pm

State Library of NSW, Dixson Room, Macquarie Street, Sydney

Early in 1836 Charles Darwin spent two months in Australia. Professor Frank Nicholas and Jan Nicholas, who wrote the book Charles Darwin in Australia, will draw on the State Library of NSW’s rich collection of paintings and manuscripts to tell the story of Darwin’s visit. In association with the free State Library exhibition, "Charles Darwin Down Under, 1836".

Cost:$20 (seniors), $22, includes light refreshments.

Contact email: bookings@sl.nsw.gov.au
Contact phone number: 02 9273 1770