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About
'Kiss me Quick' 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.
Kiss Me Quick 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.
Tickets availale from Southend Central Museum and Planetarium front desk. Open Wednesdays to Sundays.
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Guide Prices
| Ticket Type | /Ticket Tariff |
|---|---|
| Adult | £4.50 per ticket |
| Child | £2.50 per ticket |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
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Map & Directions
Road Directions
We are located on the A127 just off the main junction between the A127 and A13. The Museum and Planetarium is brown signed off both roads.
Closest parking is at the Beecroft Art Gallery (previously Southend Library) car park just off Great Eastern Avenue (off of Victoria Avenue).
It is pay and display.
Alternative car parking is available at The Victoria Shopping Centre (SS2 5SP) just off the A127 and A13 junction.
Public Transport Directions
Two direct rail lines operate between London and Southend - Fenchurch Street to Southend Central (C2C line) and Liverpool Street to Southend Victoria (Greater Anglia). The journey time on both lines is approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
Closest station to Central Museum is Southend Victoria on the Greater Anglia line.
Upon leaving the station turn right from either exit, passing the station drop off zone, the Museum's banner situated high on the side of the building should be visible. It is a two minute walk.
