Charles Darwin and the Beagle Collections in the University of Cambridge

Caricature of Darwin as a student riding on the back of a beetle, done by a Cambridge friend of his, Albert Way. CUL MS DAR 204:29. Provided by Cambridge University Library. copyright © Cambridge University Library.

A Voyage Round the World This month the Archives Hub is highlighting Cambridge University Library's collections on Darwin which constitute the world’s major archive of Darwin manuscripts, books and letters. As part of the celebrations marking the bicentenary of Darwin’s birth Cambridge University Library is holding an exhibition: "A Voyage Round the World". at The Exhibition Centre, Cambridge University Library.

Monday 6 July–Wednesday 23 December 2009 (closed 31 August and 14–19 September inclusive)

Monday–Friday 09.00–18.00 Saturday 09.00–16.30 Sunday closed Admission Free

The exhibition will be co-ordinated with temporary and permanent exhibitions elsewhere in the University, and together these will provide an unparalleled opportunity to explore Darwin’s life and work. July's collections of the month: Charles Darwin and the Beagle Collections in the University of Cambridge.