Book one of our exciting exhibitions, inspiring events or visit us to explore our extraordinary collection, all housed in a spectacular Norman Foster building

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Find us
University of East Anglia,
Norfolk Road,
Norwich NR4 7TJ

Box office Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
T: 01603 593199

Opening times
Tuesday – Friday 9am-6pm (exhibitions 10am-6pm)
Saturday – Sunday 10am-5pm (exhibitions 10am-5pm)
Closed Mondays, including bank holidays

We will be open Easter Sunday 12 April but closed Easter Monday 13 April

Entry
Free admission – some
exhibitions and events will
be charged separately

SEE

Visit our renowned art collection and celebrated exhibitions

Art Deco by the sea

A major new exhibition that explores how the Art Deco style shaped the modern seaside during the 1920s and 30s.

9 February - 14 June 2020

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Art Nouveau: The Nature of Dreams

OPENING POSTPONED - The Sainsbury Centre presents Art Nouveau: The Nature of Dreams, a dazzling new exhibition that delves into the origins and evolution of this much-loved, and sometimes controversial, style.

29 March - 13 September 2020

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Sculpture Park

Situated across the University campus, with 350 acres of attractive parkland open to everyone to enjoy art, architecture and the natural environment.

Free

Living Area

The Living Area is the display of the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection.

FREE tours Tuesday - Sunday

Free

Grayson Perry: The Pre-Therapy Years

Grayson Perry: The Pre-Therapy Years

18 October 2020 - 31 January 2021

10 October - 31 January 2021

Coming soon

Sainsbury Centre shop

Shop

Visit our shop for a range of gift ideas inspired by the Sainsbury Centre Collection and exhibitions. Discounts for Members

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EXPERIENCE

Enjoy eating and drinking in a beautiful iconic building overlooking our dramatic Sculpture Park

Modern Life Cafe Sainsbury Centre

Modern Life Café

A great place to meet over coffee, lunch or afternoon tea, looking out onto our Sculpture Park

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Alberto Giacometti: Standing Woman (1959)

Art & Objects

Discover remarkable works of art and unique objects in our Sainsbury Centre Collection

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Young Associates

Develop your own arts projects in response to our collection and exhibitions

Tuesdays, 4.30-6.30pm during term-time

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family looking at objects at Sainsbury Centre

Story Pot for Families

Every Saturday, come and cook up a story in the gallery at Story Pot, our free storytelling workshop for families

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Students working on a project at the Sainsbury Centre

School and College trips

Bring your students for a bespoke workshop with our Learning team

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LEARN

Get closer to art and objects through our dynamic programme of events, resources and features