Charles Darwin Bicentenary 2009 Celebrations in Manchester

2009 is the bicentenary of the birth of Charles Darwin who was born on 12th February 1809. Darwin was an English naturalist and author of the classic book On the Origin of Species, which outlined his view of the theory of evolution.

2009 is also the 150th anniversary of the publication of On the Origin of Species.

In celebration of Darwin’s birth and the 150th anniversary of On the Origin of Species, there are a range of events being held across the UK. In Manchester the following events have been announced:-

Interspecies – until Sun 22 March 2009
Cornerhouse, 70 Oxford Street, Manchester, M1 5NH 0161 228 7621

Artists explore the relationships between animals and human beings in this exhibition which includes work by Nicolas Primat, Kira O’ Reilly, Antony Hall and Ruth Mclennan.

The Most Dangerous Man in Europe, until 26th February 2009

The Portico Library & Gallery, 57 Mosley Street, Manchester, M2 3HY
(0161 236 6785)

An exhibition showing how Darwin’s research and writing on barnacles, beagles and bishops all contributed to the famous Origin of the Species. The exhibition includes a collection of 24 early editions of Darwin’s works revealing how the theory of evolution developed.

Darwin’s big birthday bash Saturday 14 February 11am-4pm

The Manchester Museum, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester M13 9PL

Celebrate the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin at Manchester Museum. See carnivorous plants, insects, live animals, fossils, ‘worm-charming’ and lots more. Visit www.manchester.ac.uk/museum for more information.

Other events are likely to be held during 2009 and a full list of events being held in Greater Manchester and the rest of the UK can be found on http://www.darwin200.org