Wallace / Lugo 2026
Exposición Wallace

A unique scientific adventure

An exhibition about Alfred Russel Wallace, the other father of the theory of evolution, whose explorations and discoveries forever changed our understanding of life on Earth.

The Exhibition

Science, nature, and exploration
in a single space.

The exhibition addresses the figure of Alfred Russel Wallace, naturalist, explorer and co-discoverer with Charles Darwin of the theory of evolution by natural selection.

Produced by the Museo Nacional de Ciencias Naturais (CSIC) and adapted for Lugo by the University of Santiago de Compostela through Campus Terra, the exhibition combines scientific rigor and dissemination accessible to all audiences.

The proposal presented in Lugo incorporates a selection of the best content from the original exhibition—shown in Madrid between 2023 and 2024—under a new name and with a program of complementary activities designed specifically for the Galician region.

Panels and Graphic Resources
Maps of the expeditions, exploration routes, and a representation of the Wallace Line.
Historical Pieces and Documents
Original illustrations, historical documents, and specimens from the original exhibition at the National Museum of Natural Sciences (CSIC), complemented by materials on loan from the USC Natural History Museum and the IES Lucus Augusti Historical Museum.
Immersive Audiovisual Resources
Projections and content that transport the visitor to the tropical landscapes of the Amazon and the Malay Archipelago explored by Wallace during his scientific expeditions.
Teaching Materials
Educational resources adapted to different levels of education, prepared by the RODA research group of the University of Santiago de Compostela.

The exhibition panels

Eight years of exploration through the Malay archipelago condensed into panels of scientific rigor and extraordinary visual beauty.

Panel Río Negro
Panel 01 The Rio Negro and the Amazon
Panel 2
Panel 02 The Theory of Evolution
Panel 1
Panel 03 The Wallace Line
Amazonas

«An exhibition that invites you to view the world through the eyes of a 19th-century explorer who helped transform our understanding of life forever.»

Where and when

Visit us at MIHL · Museo Interactivo da Historia de Lugo

Museo Interactivo da Historia de Lugo
MIHL · Lugo

The exhibition is being set up in the MIHL · Museo Interactivo da Historia de Lugo — one of the city's most iconic cultural spaces — made available by the Lugo City Council for this scientific outreach initiative.

Dates
17 September 2026 — 31 January 2027
Location
MIHL · Museo Interactivo da Historia de Lugo · Lugo, Galicia
Hours
Check MIHL opening hours
Admission
Free and open to all audiences
School visits
By prior reservation through the contact form

Free admission · Lugo · 2026

Don't miss this exhibition

A unique opportunity in Galicia to discover the life, travels, and discoveries of Alfred Russel Wallace, a key figure in understanding biodiversity and evolution.