Magical Meteorites

Do you know your meteors from your meteoroids? Where do comets come from? What actually is a shooting star? Join our knowledgable planetarium team to discover all this and more at one of our special object handling sessions.

Get hands on and reach for the stars in one of these interactive sessions with real space materials, and analsyse like an astronaut to uncover their mysterious galactic past as part of Christmas Space Day.

Prebooking is essential, so grab your tickets now!

These sessions are suitable for ages 5+. Children under the age of 5 will not be admitted.

The session is aimed at all ages above 5, tickets must be purchased for all attendees, including adults. Unaccompanied children cannot be admitted to the Planetarium.

Please arrive 15 minutes before your time slot. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes.

The sessions are being held on the first floor of Southend Central Museum. Unfortunately, due to the age of the building there is no lift or step free access.