Kiss me Quick: a love letter to Southend  

This exhibition invites visitors on a nostalgic journey through Southend’s vibrant entertainment heritage. From the early promotion of Southend as a destination to improve one’s health and wellbeing, to a thriving seaside escape for east Londoners, Southend has always been home to a creative cultural landscape and a charismatic entertainment trade. 

This exhibition celebrates the bright lights and bustling amusements, local theatres, bandstands and cinemas, and the iconic Kursaal in the evolution of this exuberant city. Through objects, photography, sounds and ephemera, Kiss Me Quick will consider the many places and spaces that make Southend on Sea so special. 

This exhibition will be fun for all ages and will also feature activities for children. Whether you’re looking to reminiscing on the past days of fun or are just interested in finding out how Southend used to be, you will find this exhibition both fun and enlightening.  

Tickets are available at Southend Central Museum front desk and are priced at £4.50 adults £2.50 children.

Annual tickets are available for £12.50 adults £6.50 children