Darwin Week at the Botanical Garden Museum celebrates science, evolution and biodiversity

The Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden invites the public to Darwin Week, a special program at the Botanical Garden Museum in honor of the scientist who transformed our understanding of the origin of species. From February 13 to 18, visitors of all ages will be able to take part in activities that unite science, art and education, recalling Charles Darwin's visit to Rio de Janeiro in 1832, including his visit to the Garden and walks through the Atlantic Forest.

The agenda includes educational visits, workshops, interactive games and a chat with biologist and science communicator Pirula, covering topics such as evolution, biodiversity and mass extinctions. Darwin Week provides a unique opportunity to explore the naturalist's ideas and their relevance to nature conservation. All activities are free of charge, subject to capacity.

Program:

Educational Visit: Darwin and Evolution

February 13 to 18 | 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

In this visit led by Museum educators, participants will learn about Darwin's history in Brazil and his contributions to the theory of evolution. The activity proposes reflections on adaptation and natural selection based on the diversity of plants.

Venue: Reception Room

Audience: from 10 years old

Places: 20, on a first-come, first-served basis.

 Botanical Games: The Evolution of Plants

February 13, 14, 17 and 18 | 2pm to 5pm

A dynamic and interactive experience in which participants explore concepts such as adaptation, diversity and natural selection through playful challenges.

Venue: Gardens in front of the Museum

Audience: ages 8 and up

Places: 10 per session, on a first-come, first-served basis.

 Cultivating Ideas: Mass Extinctions, with Pirula

February 15th | 2pm to 4pm

Biologist and science communicator Pirula, a reference in the dissemination of evolutionary biology in Brazil, conducts a chat about the Earth's great extinctions and the challenges of biodiversity conservation in the current scenario.

Venue: Multipurpose Room

Audience: professionals and those interested in biology

Places: 50, subject to prior registration. The form will be available on the Museum's social networks: https://www.instagram.com/museudojardimbotanico

 Art and Evolution Workshop

February 16 | 2pm to 5pm

Inspired by the patterns and shapes of nature, this workshop combines science and creativity, inviting participants to create their own artistic representations of evolution.

Venue: Reception Room

Audience: from 10 years old

Places: 20, on a first-come, first-served basis

 Services:

Botanical Garden Museum

Visits: Thursday to Tuesday (closed on Wednesdays) / 10am to 5pm, with the public staying until 6pm.

Admission is free if you pick up a ticket at https://jbrj.eleventickets.com.

Access via Rua Jardim Botânico, 1008 - Jardim Botânico