• Darwin’s Down House

This is the restored home of the English naturalist Charles Darwin during 1842-1906, located south of Downe, 23 km southeast of London, and 50 km west of Maidstone. Visit the study where Darwin wrote ‘On the Origin of Species’, the family rooms, and the 1st floor exhibition on the story of Darwin’s life and work.

Admire the Darwin collection of fine art prints, with Biblical scenes by Raphael, Titian, Leonardo da Vinci, and more. Watch the interactive multimedia tour narrated by David Attenborough and stroll through the extensive gardens that inspired the great scientist.

Charles Darwin working room in the history of science, Down House, the home of Charles Darwin where he wrote 'On the Origin of Species', Kent, England, UK

Dining room with decorative on the table of the history of science, Down House, the home of Charles Darwin where Darwin wrote 'On the Origin of Species', Kent, England, United Kingdom