A Hidden Museum in an Abandoned Church! ⛪

🌿 London Exhibition I used to walk past this church on my way to tennis, never realizing it housed the Garden Museum—a true hidden gem! 🏛️ About the Museum: • Small but mighty space in a converted church • Ground floor: Rotating exhibitions (currently featuring Cecil Beaton's photography & how gardens inspired his art) • Upper floor: Fascinating history of British gardening—from private estates to public parks, seed cultivation to landscape design 🎨 Highlights: • Interactive "build your own garden" block area • Cozy outdoor café perfect for post-museum relaxation • Weird garden trivia: 🍐 Pears originated in China's Tianshan Mountains 🎃 Pumpkin carving started in Ireland (they used potatoes before!) 🌷 Tulip mania = 1650s Dutch version of "Labubu hype" 💷 Entry: £16 (adults) 📍 5 Lambeth Palace Rd, London SE1 7LB Have you discovered any surprising museums in unexpected places? Share below! 👇 #HiddenGems #LondonExhibitions #GardenMuseum #LondonWeekend #LondonLife #VirtualExhibition #MuseumHopping #BritishGardens #Horticulture #ArtAndNature #LondonDiscoveries #HistoryLovers #PlantFacts #UrbanExploration #LondonSecrets