The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is a unique Grade II* listed art gallery and museum situated in the striking parkland of UEA's campus. The Norman Foster-designed building is beautiful to visit any time of year, and houses world-class collections which include everything from Francis Bacon portraits, Picasso drawings and a Degas sculpture, to 1500-year-old Mayan figurines and antique Japanese scrolls. Stop for a cup of tea or something to eat in our Modern Life Café, browse in our award-winning shop, or enjoy one of our ever-changing temporary exhibitions.

Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts Opening Times:

Tuesday to Sunday 10am - 5pm.

Closed on Mondays, including bank holidays.

Admission is free to Sainsbury Centre collections and other special exhibitions.

For more information on how to find us, visit our Getting to Us page

Modern Life Café

The Sainsbury Centre's Modern Life Café is open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm Saturday and Sunday serving breakfasts, lunches, tea and coffee.

Read more about the Modern Life Café

Shop

The Gallery Shop carries a range of high-quality books, cards and gifts, inspired by world art and design, not available in the high street.

The Gallery Shop is temporarily closed for refurbishment for the final phase of the Sainsbury Centre's development project.

Mail orders can still be placed by calling 01603 593199 and [email protected]

School and Group Visits

The Sainsbury Centre welcomes visits by schools, colleges and adult groups

Booking is essential.

Schools contact:
Becca Sturgess
E [email protected]
T 01603 593936

Adult groups contact:
Lisa Blowers
E [email protected]
T 01603 591033