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Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
Museum, free entry
NTAA MEMBER
Details
The Centre, which opened in 1978 to house the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection, is a world-class building designed by Norman Foster, at the University of East Anglia. You will find modern European art interspersed with works from across the globe. The objects you find here span 5,000 years of human creativity. There are also special exhibitions, which change every few months, and a lively events programme featuring a range of creative activities for all ages.
Sir Robert and Lady Sainsbury were passionate collectors. The collection reflects their friendships with artists such as Henry Moore, Alberto Giacometti and Francis Bacon. It also includes works by Pablo Picasso, Edgar Degas and Amedeo Modigliani. Many of these artists drew their inspiration from world art, a fascination for which they shared with the Sainsburys.
In the West end, the gallery restaurant offers light lunches, coffee and cakes. In the East end, specialist coffee shop "Kofra" offering high quality bakes.
The gallery shop stocks a range of books, jewellery, cards and gifts not available on the high street..
The Fire and Rescue Service have advised us that the Mezzanine Gallery is not open to those who cannot independently navigate the steep spiral staircase.
Prices
Free entry
The Building and Robert and Lisa Sainsbury collection and the Sculpture Park are free to view.
01603 593199
scva@uea.ac.uk
www.scva.ac.uk
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University of East Anglia,
Norwich,
Norfolk,
NR4 7TJ
Directions
See location on Google mapsMap reference: TG 193081 Lat: 52.62687 Long: 1.23988
Situated off the B1108. Follow signs to UEA. Once on campus follow signs to the Sainsbury Centre. There is a free car park opposite. Go to main gallery reception for your free parking permit except on Monday when go to the security desk.
By Public Transport:
From the city centre and Norwich railway station take the Number 25 bus.
Parking: free
Accessible by Public Transport: 3 miles from Norwich station
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Self-Catering PlacesFacilities
Baby changing facilities
Coach parties accepted
Credit cards accepted (no fee)
Disabled toilets
Education/study area
Facilities for groups
Facilities for educational visits
Gift shop
On-site catering
On-site light refreshments
Public toilets
Regional Tourist Board Member
Wheelchairs available
Accepts groups
Facilities for corporate hospitality
Helicopter landing
Children welcome
Disabled access
Dogs not accepted (except guidedogs)
Smoking not allowed
Facilities for hearing impaired
The Fire and Rescue Service have advised us that the Mezzanine Gallery is not open to those who cannot independently navigate the steep spiral staircase.
Self-Assessed Accessibility Details
Parking
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilities- Within 50 metres approx. of entrance
- Surface of the car park and pathway leading to entrance is:
- Solid ie tarmac / concrete etc
- Drop-off point for guests outside entrance
- Route from the parking area to the entrance:
- Flat (ie without steps)
Designated parking provided for guests with disabilitiesDining
- Level access (no steps/thresholds) or access by ramp or lift to restaurant / cafe
- Level access (ie no steps or thresholds), or access by ramp or lift to the toilets
- Level access (ie no steps or thresholds) or access by ramp to a specially adapted toilet for wheelchair users
- Good contrast between the floor and walls
- Baby changing facilities
- Restaurant / café well lit and suitable for people with sight impairments
- Seating suitable for wheelchair users, ie moveable and good height for person sitting in a wheelchair
- High chairs for children
- Children's menu
- Audible alarm system
Entrance
- Entrance is well lit
- Automatic door at the main entrance
