UK / East / Suffolk
Gainsborough’s House
46 Gainsborough Street, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2EU
Gainsborough’s House is the childhood home of Thomas Gainsborough RA (1727–88).
The museum re-opened in 2022 after a transformational refurbishment; introducing 3 new exhibition spaces to accompany the original Grade I listed building and it is now the largest gallery in Suffolk.
The permanent collection of Gainsborough’s work is accompanied by rooms dedicated to Constable, Cedric Morris, and silk. A gift shop, café and garden are also part of the museum experience.
Other features include Camera Obscura, Print Workshop and Landscape Studio with panoramic views over Gainsborough’s Sudbury.
Visit WebsiteOpening Times
Open Daily
10.00 - 17.00
Facilities
Café
Baby Changing
Disabled Access
Toilets
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