Southend Central Museum and Planetarium (Southend Museums Service) Latitude: 0.052° 52' 41.1° N Longitude: 0.01 ° 26' 15.9° E
About Us
Southend Central Museum, the headquarters of Southend Museums Service, houses our collections of archaeology, natural and social history. The displays reflect the story of the town's growth as a major seaside destination and its rich natural history and fishing heritage.
The Planetarium provides a varied selection of talks about astronomy and the night sky. All the presentations are given live, with ample opportunity for questions.
Admission Costs
Admission free
Planetarium: Adults £4.50
Children and concessions £3.50
Family tickets and group discounts available
Opening Hours
Tuesday to Saturday 10-5pm
Planetarium: Saturday shows at 11am, 2pm and 4pm. The 11am show will provide a more in depth look at astronomy
Address
Central Museum,
Victoria Avenue
Southend on Sea
Essex
SS2 6EW
Tel: (01702) 434449
Other Information
Our website:
Accessibility
No disabled access to the Planetarium.
Nearest disabled toilet facilities next door in the Central Library
How to Find Us
We are adjacent to Southend Victoria train station on the mainline from London, Liverpool street.
Parking can be found behind the building in the Central Library carpark.
