We found the Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts last year when visiting the city of Norwich. Tucked away amongst the University of East Anglia complex, it can be seen as hard to find, but its well worth it. The building itself, designed by Norman Foster (also Stansted Airport) is visually attractive. The collection of world art and artifacts that Sir...
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Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
University of East Anglia, Norwich NR4 7TJ, England
01603 593199
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Ranked #8 of 75 attractions in Norwich
Type: Art Museums
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The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is an inspirational public art museum where you can see outstanding art for free. The Centre, which opened in...
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The Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts is an inspirational public art museum where you can see outstanding art for free. 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, Norwich.
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Norwich, England, United Kingdom
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Cool building ,futuristic design,Mr Sainburys and his wife did,nt know anything about art but just bought anything they liked.There are some fantastic paintings and ancient sculptures on show.
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Great collections to visit, nice parkland to stroll around and the best restaurant you can find if you're at UEA.
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We visited in on a Friday. It was not busy at all. Parts of the Centre were still under renovation at the time of our visit, yet it did not feel noisy or dirty due to ongoing work. The Centre is very suitable for wheelchair users. Plenty of space to move around the exhibits. The Centre has four wheelchair accessible...
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Norwich, United Kingdom
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well it free parking and free to visit,,,,whats not not like...but seriously...stunning items on display beautifully lit and easy to view see all the famous names galle daum tiffany and see the exquisite work for themselves
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Malaga, Spain
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Really nice museum. The entrance is free. The collection is displayed in an original way and they change it from time to time. There is also a restaurant with nice views.
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London, United Kingdom
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Nice walk from Norwich centre, though tomb land and across the uni campus. Tim Foster designed building, smart, white & airy. Left coats & bags in lockers, pound coin fee, returned. Super collection of exhibits, some I'd only ever seen & admired as illustrations in art history books. Good to see them in the flesh. I wished there was more...
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Colchester, United Kingdom
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a very pleasant visit with lots of interesting exhibits, both permanent and temporary. well set out, well stocked shop and helpful staff
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Norwich, United Kingdom
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Huge variety of exhibits, something for everyone to enjoy. The coffee shop is a bit pricey but as there is no admission charge this is acceptable. Well stocked shop which has some items priced with children in mind.
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It's an incredibly varied collection from all parts of the world, spanning thousands of years BC to "modern art". There is the permanent collection as well as frequent exhibitions and shows (check website). If you have an interest in the exhibits (do your homework first) you will love it. If not, there might not be much of interest and it...
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