The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is an art gallery and museum located on the campus of the University of East Anglia, Norwich, England.
The Sainsbury Centre is one of the most prominent university art galleries in Britain, and a major national centre for the study and presentation of art.
We house the extraordinary art collection of Robert and Lisa Sainsbury, as well as the Anderson Collection of Art Nouveau and the University's Abstract and Constructivist Collection.
Alongside these permanent collections, we host a range of temporary exhibitions, with our new galleries providing the largest climate-controlled exhibition space in Eastern England.
We also offer an award-winning learning programme of gallery talks, lectures and art workshops.
FACILITIES AND ACCESS
Here is the practical info about our facilities, to help make your visit to The Sainsbury Centre a smooth and comfortable experience.
Gallery Reception
This located by the main gallery entrance. Our staff will be happy to help you with any questions.
Toilets
The Sainsbury Centre has ample toilet facilities throughout the building
Facilities for babies and children
Buggies are welcome and usable throughout the building – with lifts to access the lower galleries 1, 2 and 3 and west mezzanine.
Baby changing areas
We have numerous baby changing facilities available.
Lifts
The platform lift at gallery reception is for access the lower level galleries 1, 2 and 3.
A service lift at the west end provides access to the west mezzanine gallery, otherwise reached by a spiral staircase.
Seating
There is comfortable low seating in the Living Area, where the Permanent Collection is displayed (approx. 8 seats).
Benches are situated at intervals in the other gallery spaces. Portable exhibition stools are also available - please ask a member of staff.
