Thursday, February 12, 2026 - 10:00am to 5:00pm
Celebrate Darwin Day (honoring Charles Darwin's birthday on February 12) by viewing our rare first edition of Charles Darwin's On the Origin of Species and taking a selfie with the legendary scientist!
This landmark 1859 publication introduced the theory of evolution by natural selection and forever transformed our understanding of the natural world.
On the Origin of Species will be on view from Saturday, February 7, 2026 through Sunday, February 15, 2026, during normal museum hours.