Sainsbury Centre

About the venue

The Sainsbury Centre is a world-class art museum housed in Sir Norman Foster’s revolutionary first ever public building.

Founded in the 1970s with the express desire to change both who and how art was seen, spellbinding artworks from all over the world are displayed together across time and space. From Paris salons to Polynesian workshops and from Francis Bacons to Maya Eccentrics, the permanent collections of the Sainsbury Centre create cultural conversations.

Bringing art to life is more than just an idea for the Sainsbury Centre, it is a reality. With a whole series of practical ways for people to find that emotional connection with art in a personal and meaningful way, these connections are much more like meeting people, rather than inanimate objects.

Plus, enjoy ground-breaking exhibitions, a Sculpture Park set within the 350 acres of parkland and a host of activities for children and families.

Getting There

The Sainsbury Centre lies in the campus of the University of East Anglia, south west of the city of Norwich.

Bus Hop on the 25 or 26 bus from the city centre.

Car Please park in the Sainsbury Centre carpark opposite to the entrance of the museum and register your vehicle at Gallery Reception. Overflow parking is available, please speak to the team at Gallery Reception on arrival.

https://www.sainsburycentre.ac.uk/visit-us/

Accessibility

Entrances are level access. There is a lift to the mezzanine floor, and a lift or a ramp down to the basement. Class 2 powered wheelchairs and powered mobility scooters are welcome in the building, however, due to space restrictions Sainsbury Centre cannot accommodate Class 3 vehicles.

Toilets
Accessible toilets can be found by both entrances as well as in the exhibition space downstairs.

Hearing loop?
Yes

Assistance dogs allowed?
Yes