Plan your visit
Find out more about how to make the most of your visit to the Sainsbury Centre with these useful links and suggestions
Discover must-see objects from the collection, suggestions for self-guided visits and our immersive audio experience, along with links to practical visitor information such as facilities, ticketing, parking and planning group visits.
Up to 30 minutes at the Sainsbury Centre
Spend time with a new friend. Find a piece in the collection you’ve not noticed before, learn their story using the Smartify app, make their acquaintance by drawing their portrait, notice their character, colours, patination, lines and curves.
Explore the Mezzanine Gallery.
Take a walk around the broad, soaking in the views of our beautiful Sculpture Park and discover renowned works by Henry Moore, Anthony Caro, Leiko Ikemura and many more.
1-2 hours at the Sainsbury Centre
Morning
Visit the latest special exhibitions. Don’t miss the free daily exhibitions tour at 11.30.
Embark on a self-guided Living Art tour using the Smartify app.
Enjoy a drink or light snack at The Terrace Cafe.
Afternoon
Explore our current season of exhibitions. Check our website or ask our friendly reception team to find out what’s on.
Join the free guided tour of the Living Area at 14.00 for a deeper exploration of the permanent collection.
Download the Smartify app and explore the Living Art tour, an interactive experience you won’t want to miss.
All day visit to the Sainsbury Centre
Start your day with a delightful coffee and cake at The Terrace Cafe.
Immerse yourself in the current season’s exhibitions with a free guided tour.
After the tour, take a refreshing stroll through the Sculpture Park.
Indulge in a delicious lunch break at the Modern Life Cafe.
Enjoy a free guided tour of the permanent collection.
Explore the Living Art and Sharing Stories tours on the Smartify app.
Don’t miss a browse through the Sainsbury Centre shop before you leave.
Curated highlights
Sharing Stories
Sharing Stories empowers you to choose the voice of the artwork you want to listen to through your own smart phone or device. In this bespoke interactive audio experience, more than thirty contributors from all around the world help reveal the intimate relationships anyone can form with art. Choose between artist, expert or lived experience and build the relationship that feels right for you.
How to use:
1. Download the free Smartify app to your mobile phone at Smartify.org
2. Click ‘Explore’ in the app and search for ‘Sainsbury Centre’
3. Browse our audio tours and click on ‘Sharing Stories’
Visitors’ top picks
Family visit to the Sainsbury Centre
Littlest visitors
Choose from a range of Explorer Tools at the Reception Desk to encourage young visitors to look closely and … look again.
Budding creatives
Pause for a mark-making session at our Drawing Table in the Living Area, featuring fun instructions to discover different ways of seeing the artworks around you.
Energetic adventurers
Grab a Pocket Map and head out to the Sculpture Park to meet more amazing artworks amongst meadows, water and woodland.
Find new family trails in our exhibition galleries each season.
Visit the What’s On pages to discover events for all ages, including drop-in artist led sessions and family friendly tours.
Practical information for family visits
