🇬🇧 A Hidden Gem of a Film Museum That's Disappearing Soon

📍The Cinema Museum A Unique Museum of Film Culture Dedicated to Collecting and Displaying Film-related Items and History 🏛️ Established in 1986, the museum is committed to collecting, preserving, and showcasing items related to British and global film culture. It is located in a Victorian building in Lambeth, which was once part of the Lambeth Workhouse, where Charlie Chaplin briefly lived as a child. 😊 The core collection of the museum comes from Ronald Grant's personal collection. Over the decades, he amassed a vast array of film-related historical objects. The collection includes film equipment, vintage projectors, movie posters, theater seats, and film reels from the 19th to the 20th centuries, recreating the atmosphere of early cinemas. 🎬 There are two ways to visit the museum, both requiring advance booking. 🎬 Old Film Screening, usually at 7:30 PM You can explore the museum freely for an hour before the film starts. 😃 🗣️ Guided Tour, lasting 2 hours An hour-long introduction to the cinema's history, followed by 30 minutes of free exploration and a 30-minute film screening. The museum offers free tea and snacks. You need to book by phone or email. 🎫 Adults £10 ⌛️ Next Guided Tour Dates March: 27th at 11am April: 1st at 12:15pm, 7th at 2pm, 14th at 2pm, 15th at 11am #MustVisitMuseum #LondonWeekendPlans #LondonLife #ExploreMuseums #HiddenGemsInLondon #OffTheBeatenPathInLondon