# Event Details - **Event Name**: Southend Museums Collections Centre - After Hours - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Look behind the scenes at the brand new Southend Museums Collections Centre, as part of our Museum Lates series.About this EventLook behind the scenes at our brand new 'Southend Museums Collections Centre', after hours this June.Southend Museums Collections Centre (SMCC) officially opened in March 2026. Located on the 2nd floor of the Beecroft Art Gallery building, SMCC offers the community special, previously impossible access to the entire archaeology and social history collections, and a behind-the-scenes look into museum curation, conservation and research work.The move from an offsite, inaccessible store to an in-house collections centre has been an opportunity to reorganize and redesign the way the collections are stored while improving accessibility for staff and visitors. Tens of thousands of objects making up the archaeological, natural history, and material culture collections have been moved to their new homes at SMCC – including a vast assortment of EKCO radios, artefacts from the Roman 'Wickford Well' excavation site, original stone from Prittlewell Priory, the full London shipwreck assemblage and much more.Join us after hours on 18th June for a guided store tour led by a Southend Museums' curator, to explore behind the scenes of the museums service and get a closer look at our archaeological, material culture and natural history collections spanning a millennia of South Essex's heritage.Doors open at 6pm, with half an hour for enjoying a drink and exploring the gallery downstairs. The tour begins at 6:30pm, lasts approximately one hour, and the event finishes by 8pm.Prebooking is essential. This event is 18+ only. FAQs below. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southend-on-sea/southend-museums-collections-centre-after-hours/100001987307682776 - **Event Categories**: art - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10.46, max: 10.46, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Southend-on-Sea - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Beecroft Art Gallery - **lat**: 51.5427531 - **long**: 0.7105111 - **full address**: Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Southend Museums Collections Centre - After Hours - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/992e4594f307d906c1d5c3243cbfa4f8f777b92bab1dcfb07d5dcba6560f3fb8-rimg-w1200-h600-dc711214-gmir.jpg?v=1776093929 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Southend Museums Collections Centre - After Hours being held? - **A:** Southend Museums Collections Centre - After Hours takes place on Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Thu, 18 Jun, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Beecroft Art Gallery, Victoria Avenue, Southend-on-Sea, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Southend Museums Collections Centre - After Hours? - **A:** Tickets for Southend Museums Collections Centre - After Hours are priced at GBP 10 per person. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityGeneral AdmissionGBP 10 + GBP 1 feeAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing Southend Museums Collections Centre - After Hours? - **A:** Southend Museums Collections Centre - After Hours is organized by Southend Museums. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at Southend Museums's events? - **A:** Attendees have given Southend Museums a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. Southend Museums has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Southend Museums Collections Centre - After Hours is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southend-on-Sea, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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