Southend Museums is a dynamic brand with four exciting venues: Prittlewell Priory, Central Museum and Planetarium, the Beecroft Art Gallery, and Southchurch Hall. With a publicly funded established service, Southend Museums has a varied collecting remit and a dynamic program of activity. Each venue offers engaging displays and exhibitions, showcasing fascinating collections and incredible stories.

From the historic Prittlewell Priory and its Victorian family home to the internationally significant Anglo Saxon burial at Central Museum, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Southchurch Hall, a Grade I listed medieval moated manor house, and the Beecroft Art Gallery, with its dynamic collection of art, also contribute to the brand's unique offerings. With over 50,000 objects in their care, including material culture, archaeology, natural history, fashion and textiles, and fine art, Southend Museums is dedicated to preserving and celebrating the rich cultural heritage of the area.

Through their conservation and interpretation efforts, they provide wide access through dynamic displays, exhibitions, engaging events, and an exciting learning program. Join them on a journey through history and experience the legacy of Southend's heritage