Welcome | Southend Museum

Inspiring collections and beautiful buildings…

Central Museum tells the story of the natural and human history of south east Essex.
The Beecroft Art Gallery has a varied collection ranging from 17th century Dutch paintings to modern sculptures...
A medieval moated, timber-framed manor house, a hidden gem of South East Essex.
The Southend Planetarium is the only public Planetarium in the south-east, outside of London.
Walk in the footsteps of medieval monks and former residents the Victorian Scratton family.

The branches of Southend Museums Service offer a great value day out.

You can choose from local history, art, historic houses and even outer space.

We have an active year round event and exhibition programme and apart from the Historic Cliff Lift and Planetarium admission to all our buildings is free.

Shoe Heaven

Central02 February 2013 - 29 June 2013

Shoe Heaven All the fabulous footwear on display comes from Southend Museum’s collection – you…

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Priory Visitor Centre…

Prittlewell08 March 2013 - 31 May 2013

Priory Visitor Centre is open six days a week Tuesday - Sunday. Why not pop…

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