Southend Central Museum and Planetarium

Southend Central Museum and Planetarium is located in Southend-on-sea in Essex. The museum is home to collections of local and natural history plus there is a planetarium that was constructed by the astronomer Harry Ford in 1984.

The museum was originally built in 1905 and was originally home to a library. The building was commissioned and paid for by the famous philanthropist Andrew Carnegie. There is a permanent display of the incredible Anglo-Saxon Prittlewell Princely Burial plus a mummified cat, a full-length replica of the Bayeux Tapestry and other interesting objects.

There is a rolling programme of temporary exhibitions every year and the Planetarium runs a range of fascinating talks that focus on the night sky. These shows are very popular so advance booking is recommended.

Further Information Southend Central Museum and Planetarium

Is there food and drink available?

There are places nearby serving food and drinks.

What are the main things to do?

The museum is home to collections of local and natural history. There are toilets.

What are the ticket prices?

The museum is free to visit. The Planetarium costs £6.80 per adult and £4.60 per child, family tickets are available.
Prices are subject to change and/or discounts online.