Multi-instrumentalist, composer, and sound designer John Biddulph is thrilled to announce his latest musical project, an exploration of sound that was inspired by Charles Darwin’s iconic text, The Voyage of the Beagle.

This musical experience is a unique sonic exploration of Darwin’s voyage aboard HMS Beagle and will include sounds inspired by Darwin’s sketches and observations in his book The Voyage of the Beagle.

Join John on this live musical voyage that reimagines one of history’s most influential journeys - with support from Ashia Vaughan.

Join us for this FREE lunchtime talk as part of Shrewsbury Museum’s popular Spotlight series for the Darwin Festival.

FREE Event. No need to book - just turn up

Come along and be part of this unique experience that explores connections between a schoolboy, his headmaster, and the historic St Mary’s, Shrewsbury. 

Don't miss out on this informative event!

Join us as we dive into Charles Darwin's epic journey aboard the HMS Beagle, exploring the wonders he discovered on his journey.

A FREE drop in event for budding young (or older) geologists.

Come and see our collection of Shropshire fossils, learn about the weird creatures that formed them and how they did it.

Join us for this FREE lunchtime talk as part of Shrewsbury Museum’s popular Spotlight series for the Darwin Festival.

FREE Event. No need to book - just turn up

Join local historian Penny Ward as she explores the links between Charles Bage (designer of the Flaxmill - the first ever iron framed building) and the Darwin family. This promises to be a most fascinating talk.

Find out about the life of Charles Darwin and build your own Lego® model inspired by the great explorer.

Please note: This event is suitable for age 5+

Walk around the birthplace and family home of Charles Darwin. 
Please note: Mobility is essential for this tour of the house and grounds.

Come along and be part of this unique experience that explores connections between a schoolboy, his headmaster, and the historic St Mary’s, Shrewsbury.

Don't miss out on this informative event!

Walk around the birthplace and family home of Charles Darwin. 
Please note: Mobility is essential for this tour of the house and grounds.

Join Clare Balding as she visits Darwin House, birthplace of Charles Darwin, and talks to historian John Hughes as part of the new six part series Tales from the Riverbank.

Tune in to Channel 5 on Thursday 13th February at 8PM

It is said that the story of Charles Darwin is written on the walls and cobbled streets of Shrewsbury…. Join local historian Russell Game for this fascinating insight in to the town that Charles Darwin called home.

In August 1831, Charles Darwin and Professor Adam Sedgwick (regarded as the Founder of modern Geology) went on a geological tour of North Wales. This trip was to become a formative experience for the young Darwin.

Join us for a special evening celebrating Charles Darwin's 216th Birthday in his very own Birthplace! 

This special event will feature a live performance on the Darwin House Steinway piano by notable musician James C. Taylor, along with a celebratory toast of Prosecco and a selection of exquisite canapés.

Calling all Year 5s & 6s. Come to this FREE Darwin Festival Fun event hosted by Shrewsbury School. Join a geological murder mystery investigation and find out: Why Are Big Animals Rare?

Learn how a very ordinary schoolboy became one of the world’s most famous scientists!

Join Darwin author Jon King to discover the historic locations associated with Darwin's childhood and school days and find out how he became the ideal candidate for Gentleman Naturalist on HMS Beagle.

Come along to the annual birthday toast to celebrate Shrewsbury’s most famous son.

A reflection on Charles Darwin: Illustrated by a selection of Charles Darwin’s personal letters and other items at Shrewsbury School

This fascinating public lecture will be presented by Shrewsbury School’s Dr Robin Brooke-Smith – (Taylor Librarian Emeritus) and Naomi Nicholas (Archivist & Head of Special Collections).

Book early to avoid disappointment

Join us for this FREE lunchtime talk as part of Shrewsbury Museum’s popular Spotlight series for the Darwin Festival.

FREE Event. No need to book - just turn up

Join local historian Nigel J Hinton, for this walking tour of the young Charles Darwin’s Shrewsbury. You will visit some of the key places Charles knew as a boy and as a young man.

This year’s Darwin Memorial Lecture, presented by Prof. Joanna Bryson, will consider role of AI to Evolutionary Studies and look ahead. 

Dr Maarten Christenhusz presents a fascinating talk on the discovery of new species and relocating extinct plants.

Go behind the scenes of Shrewsbury’s public library, home to Shrewsbury School when Charles Darwin was a schoolboy.

Find out about Darwin’s experiences as a pupil, life in the school and the history of the building.

FREE EVENT - Booking Required

Join us for this FREE lunchtime talk as part of Shrewsbury Museum’s popular Spotlight series for the Darwin Festival.