Home of Charles Darwin, Down House

Explore the home of one of the most famous scientists of all times! The former home of Charles Darwin is open as a museum to the public and lets you explore what family life was like in this house. This is also where Darwin worked on his masterpiece On the Origin of Species.

The museum exhibits Darwins' collection of fine art prints, his collection of novels, clothes and other items from his life and work. You can also walk around the garden which Darwin used as an outdoor laboratory.