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

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A 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.

Link: Practical information for family visits

Schools and group visits

Online booking form for adult groups

For school or educational bookings or queries please contact the Learning Team at scvagroupvisits@uea.ac.uk

School children at a printmaking workshop organised by the Sainsbury Centre

Sharing Stories audio tour

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’

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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

Explore our current season of exhibitions. Check out What’s On or ask our friendly reception team for more information.

Join the free guided tour of the Living Area at 11am or 2pm for a deeper exploration of the permanent collection.

Download the Smartify app and explore the Sharing Stories Living Art tour, an interactive experience you won’t want to miss.

Enjoy a drink or light snack at The Terrace Cafe, followed by a browse in our museum shop.

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, followed by 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 at 11am or 2pm.

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.

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