The Natural History museum is conducting a review into potentially 'offensive' collections including its Charles Darwin exhibitions. The review into the museum’s links to slavery and colonialism could result in a potential overhaul of the museum's collections and public spaces. Natural History museum is conducting a review into potentially 'offensive' collections in the wake of Black Lives Matter protests including its Charles Darwin exhibitions. Collections under review include specimens of exotic birds gathered by naturalist Charles Darwin on his expedition to the Galapagos Island with Captain Robert FitzRoy on HMS Beagle in 1835. Specimens of exotic birds gathered by naturalist Charles Darwin on his expedition to the Galapagos Island are under review.

Source: Daily Mail September 06, 2020 12:34 UTC