Charles Darwin Exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery

Lunar Society Members are warmly invited to a private view at 5.30pm to 8pm on 26th November of a special exhibition at Wolverhampton Art Gallery to celebrate the bicentenary of Charles Darwin (1809-2009). 'Dreams of Science: Charles Darwin in the Russian Imagination' will be open here from 26th November 2008 to 16th January 2009.

The exhibition presents artworks by two Russian artists, Mikhail Yezuchevskii (1880-1928) and Victor Yevstafiev (1916-1989) from the collection of the State Darwin Museum, Moscow. The exhibition will also include the portrait of Erasmus Darwin by Joseph Wright of Derby from the collection of Wolverhampton Art Gallery.

Curator's talks:
Saturday, 6th December, 2008, 12.00-12.30. Free.
Saturday, 10th January 2009, 12.00-12.30. Free.


On Friday, 9th January 2009. 6.00-9.00 pm, there is the theatrical performance 'Beyond Paradise' by the actor Christopher Robbie. The performance consists of two parts with 20 minutes interval. Cost is £5.00. Tickets are on sale from the Reception. Seats are limited, so booking is necessary.

For more information, please contact the education team on 01902 552194 or visit.