Museums & Galleries

Discover Southend's past at the Central Museum, examine our natural history and get your hands on history with interactive activities. Why not take your seat in the Planetarium for a fantastic live show about the night sky.

Step back in time at Southchurch Hall and see how our ancestors once lived, visit the lovely Priory Park and explore Prittlewell Priory a home to Cluniac Monks and latterly the famous Victorian Scratton family.

The Pier Museum tells the story of the town's historic landmark and the disasters it has faced over the years.

The Beecroft Art Gallery showcases fine historic paintings and has a rolling temporary exhibitions programme, while Focal Point Gallery in the library shows photographic, video and digital art.