A few more details are now available on the Royal Society exhibition (Edward Lear and the Scientists) here, note: you’ll have to book your visit in advance.

The Native Bazaar, Kanea, Crete, 19 April 1864

Another exhibition will be opening at the Museum of Art of the Rhode Island School of Design, Grisogorious Places: Edward Lear’s Travels. From 14 September 2012 to 19 May 2013.

And a celebration of Edward Lear at 200, organized by Poet in the City, will take place on Monday, 24 September, from 6.30 pm, at Hall One at Kings Place, 90 York Way, London N1 9AG. With Michael Rosen, James Williams, Anna Barton, and Charles Lewsen. Details in the brochure.