The Evolution Revolution opens on March 8, 2008
Toronto’s Royal Ontario Museum (ROM) proudly presents Darwin: The Evolution Revolution, a wide-ranging exhibition exploring the life and work of Charles Darwin, whose curiosity, observations and discoveries nearly 150 years ago forever changed our understanding of the origin and nature of all species, including our own. The exhibition is on display from Saturday, March 8 to Monday, August 4, 2008 in the ROM’s Garfield Weston Exhibition Hall, located on Level 2B in the Michael Lee-Chin Crystal. The ROM is the first Canadian venue to host Darwin during its international tour.
Organized by The American Museum of Natural History, New York, in collaboration with the ROM and the Museum of Science, Boston, The Field Museum, Chicago, and the Natural History Museum, London, Darwin is the most in-depth exhibition ever assembled on this highly original thinker and his revolutionary theory of evolution by natural selection. The exhibition features the most complete collection of specimens, artifacts, manuscripts and memorabilia related to Charles Darwin (1809-1882), offering visitors an engaging insight into his extraordinary life and mind. The ROM has added an entertaining family-activity area to engage younger visitors with Darwin’s important discoveries and ideas. Also featured are fascinating live animals, dramatically bringing life to Darwin’s pioneering views.
William Thorsell, the ROM’s Director and CEO, states, “The ROM is pleased to host Darwin: The Evolution Revolution. Darwin’s insights into evolution form the foundation of much of the work we do in natural history, yet it continues to provoke lively debate to this day. The collaboration of these respected institutions delivers a powerful exhibition that illuminates Charles Darwin as both a great scientist and a fascinating individual.”
The Exhibition
Darwin: The Evolution Revolution comprises nine enlightening sections. The Introduction conveys the awe and wonder that Darwin found in nature throughout his career. Visitors are greeted by a large aquarium of live tortoises while being introduced to Darwin’s character, most notably the naturalist’s passion with which he examined the world around him. Highlighted in this section is Darwin’s original magnifying glass. This instrument serves as an iconic object, exemplifying the simple tools and approaches that Darwin used during his career. Throughout the exhibition, various magnifying glasses remind visitors of the scientist’s patience and the importance of observation in science.
School Visits are offered for Darwin at both the elementary and secondary levels. The elementary program features an hour-long facilitated visit to the exhibition. The secondary program is a 90 minute program led by a Museum teacher, beginning with views of the natural world before Darwin, and investigating the revolutionary observations and ideas which led to Darwin’s ground-breaking explanation of the diversity of life on Earth. For information on School Visits, visit www.rom.on.ca/schools or phone 416.586.5801 .
Courtesy of grouptravelblog.com
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