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Description
This fine Edwardian building displays the local history and natural history of the south-east Essex area.

At the same site you will also find a small planetarium that replicates the view of the night sky. Talks and presentations about astronomy are offered daily.
Hobbies & Activities category: Archeological exhibit, museum;  Astronomical observatory or site;  Natural history museum;  Science, technology attraction or museum
Address
Central Museum and Planetarium
Victoria Avenue
Southend-on-Sea SS2 6EW
United Kingdom
Website
Hours
MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
Open10:0010:0010:0010:0010:0010:00Closed
Closed17:0017:0017:0017:0017:0017:00
Always closed on:
Spring Bank Holiday - Britain (Last Monday, May)
Summer Bank Holiday - Britain outside Scotland (Last Monday, August)
Cost
Adult2.40
Pensioners (OAP)1.70
Child1.70
Family7.50
All values are in local currency.
Tips
Permission required to take photographs.
Planetarium shows offered Wednesday to Saturday at: 11 am, 2 p.m. and 4 pm.
Children under 5 are not admitted to the Planetarium
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Transit
Train: adjacent to the Southend Victoria Railway Station
Typical Visit
2 hours
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