From Darwin to Dodos: Guided Tour of the Museum of Zoology

From Darwin to Dodos: Guided Tour of the Museum of Zoology

Uncover the fascinating stories behind our collections, from the beetles of Charles Darwin to the tale of our fin whale.

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Fri, 9 May 2025 15:00 - 16:00 GMT+1

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Museum Of Zoology

Downing Street Cambridge CB2 3EJ United Kingdom

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Why is there a fin whale skeleton in Cambridge? What can we learn from our Dodo skeleton? What did Darwin collect here and on the Voyage of the Beagle, and what can these collections tell us about him and is ideas on evolution? Hear these stories and more on a guided tour around the Museum of Zoology.

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Museum of Zoology

The University Museum of Zoology, Cambridge holds a collection of approximately 2 million specimens covering the entire animal kingdom. The Museum's main purpose is to promote and advance the understanding and appreciation of the richness and diversity of animal life in the past, present and future of our planet.