- Description
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Southend Museum was built in 1905-6 at a cost of £9,374 and originally housed Southend Library.
The building was commissioned and paid for by the philanthropist Andrew Carnegie, a Scottish-born American immigrant, who went from rags to riches in the steel manufacturing industry.
Later in his life, Carnegie sold his steel business and systematically gave 90% of his collected fortune away to cultural, educational and scientific institutions for "the improvement of mankind." In total he spent over $55million on building over 2,509 libraries throughout the English-speaking world and was commonly referred to as the "Patron Saint of Libraries".
- Telephone
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01702 434449
- Email address
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museums@southend.gov.uk
- Address
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Southend Central Museum, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-sea, Essex, SS2 6EW
- Date and time
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Wednesday - Sunday 11am - 5pm
- Time of day
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Morning Afternoon
- Is this free to all?
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Yes
- Cost description
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Entry to our exhibitions and building is free.
- LO provider type
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Local Offer - General Provider
- Offering services to;
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Toddlers and Pre-school (1-4 years) Primary Children (4-11 years) Secondary Children (11-16 years) Parents and Families No specific age Young People (16-18 years) Adults
- Local Offer details
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https://www.southendmuseums.co.uk/central-museum
Please see the link above for details of the buildings accessibility.
Please note the upper floor is not accessible to those using a wheelchair.
Accessible toilets are located in the Beecroft Gallery next door to the Museum.
- Local Offer age band
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17-19 years 11-16 years 6-10 years 0-5 years Over 25 19-25 years
- Provision type
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Universal
