UK / East / Norfolk
Sainsbury Centre
Sainsbury Centre, Norfolk Road, Norwich, NR4 7TJ
The Sainsbury Centre is a genre-defying art museum with world-class collections and a unique perspective on how art can foster cultural dialogue and exchange.
It is one of the most important public university art galleries in Britain. Founded in 1973 at the University of East Anglia (UEA) with the support of one of the nation’s great philanthropic families, Sir Robert and Lady Sainsbury, who donated their extraordinary art collection which includes works dating from prehistory to the late 20th century from across the globe. A radical new building by Norman Foster was designed to house the collection and was his first public work.
The Centre holds one of the most impressive art collections outside of the national institutions and is located on the edge UEA campus which is set in 350 acres of parkland. The Centre itself looks over 20 acres of our sculpture park threaded through meadow, forest and lake. It has the largest temperature controlled gallery spaces in Eastern England and operates an only pay what you can ticketing system to help bring the best art in the world to anyone who wants to meet it.
Visit WebsiteOpening Times
Tuesday - Friday
9.00 - 18.00 (exhibitions open 9.30am)
Saturday - Sunday
10.00 - 17.00
Closed Mondays, including bank holidays
Prices
Our Universal Ticket grants access to the permanent collection, lower and mezzanine galleries, and Sculpture Park.
Tickets operate on a ‘Pay If and What You Can’ basis, so you can choose the price from free through to full membership.
Upon arrival, please go to gallery reception where our universal ticket is available.
Facilities
Café
Car Parking
Picnic Site
Baby Changing
Disabled Access
Toilets
Events
‘In Event of Moon Disaster’: What Is Truth? season at The Sainsbury Centre
The programme kicks off with an Emmy Award-winning interactive experience that is a deep dive into misinformation and conspiracy.
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‘Liquid Gender’: What Is Truth? season at The Sainsbury Centre
In an exploration of the relationship between gender expression and identity, with a focus on pre-colonial traditions, the Sainsbury Centre will present works by a myriad of internationally acclaimed artists, including new work, UK premieres and new acquisitions.
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‘Jeffrey Gibson: no simple word for time’: What Is The Truth? season at The Sainsbury Centre
In his first ever UK solo exhibition, American artist Jeffrey Gibson (b.1972) will create a new site-specific installation for the Sainsbury Centre.
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‘The Camera Never Lies – Challenging images through The Incite Project’: What Is Truth? season at The Sainsbury Centre
Re-evaluating some of the most iconic images of the past 100 years will be an exhibition dedicated to the impact and influence photography has had on shaping – and in some cases misdirecting – the narrative of major global events.
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Bircham Windmill
Standing in the heart of Norfolk’s undulating fields, Bircham Windmill now looks as it did over 100 years ago. At that time over 300 mills ground corn for horse & cattle feed and bread-making in Norfolk.
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Pop Up Shops at Dalegate Market
Dalegate Market welcomes Pop Up Shops each week from March until Christmas.
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Deepdale Festival at Dalegate Market
Deepdale Camping & Rooms hosts a small but perfectly formed Music Festival with a Heart of Folk across 3 stages on the last weekend of September. The Brick Barn, Orchard Stage & Courtyard will host more than 40 superb acts.
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Merry Wives of Windsor – Open Air Shakespeare at Dalegate Market
The Pantaloons return for the second of their Summer shows, with their hilarious take of this Shakespeare tale. Comedy for all the family, a brilliant evening of comedy theatre.
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The Importance of Being Earnest – Open Air Theatre at Dalegate Market
The Pantaloons return for the first of their Summer shows, with their hilarious take on this classic Oscar Wilde story. Comedy for all the family, a brilliant evening of comedy theatre.
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World Horse Welfare Hall Farm
Come along for a great value for money day out. We have over 100 horses & ponies undergoing rehabilitation on the farm.
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‘Liquid Gender’: What Is Truth? season at The Sainsbury Centre
In an exploration of the relationship between gender expression and identity, with a focus on pre-colonial traditions, the Sainsbury Centre will present works by a myriad of internationally acclaimed artists, including new work, UK premieres and new acquisitions.
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‘Jeffrey Gibson: no simple word for time’: What Is The Truth? season at The Sainsbury Centre
In his first ever UK solo exhibition, American artist Jeffrey Gibson (b.1972) will create a new site-specific installation for the Sainsbury Centre.
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