17. The Watermelon Museum
A museum is dedicated to the history and genealogy of watermelons.
According to Atlas Obscura, the 4,000-square meter Daxing Watermelon Museum was founded in 2002. It exhibits the history of the watermelon from its birthplace in southern Africa to its eventual ascent into space. Like literally, it covers every aspect of watermelons, from their history, to their growing methods, and to China’s “watermelon culture”. You don’t have to worry about getting drenched because this futuristic museum is only packed with wax watermelons displaying variations of watermelons around the world. Ancient Chinese poems, informational signages, and plaques that make reference to this fruits are also on display. Even the whole building itself is ornamented with an impressionistic watermelon entrance.
