
Date
Tue 13 Oct '26 – Sun 2 May '27
Type
Indoor
This exhibition invites visitors on a nostalgic journey through Southend's vibrant entertainment heritage: bright lights and bustling amusements, local theatres, bandstands, cinemas and the iconic Kursaal, told through objects, photography, sounds and ephemera.
What to expect:
Booking
Walk-in
Arrival
Anytime
Parent Must Stay
Yes, required
Explore local history artefacts, changing exhibitions, and the night sky at this multi-venue museum complex with a dedicated planetarium.
Last updated: 11 Oct 2026
