Sainsbury Centre for Visual Arts
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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 building, which contains a collection of world art, was one of the first major public buildings to be designed by the architect Norman Foster, completed in 1978. The building became grade II* listed in December 2012. Read more
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2016-04-30
We love the setting , nothing better than a walk through the lovely ground of UEA , a wander through the sainsbury centre, finishing with a relaxing...
We love the setting , nothing better than a walk through the lovely ground of UEA , a wander through the sainsbury centre, finishing with a relaxing...
2016-08-18
Had a lovely afternoon here today.
Had a lovely afternoon here today.
2016-08-17
3 of us tried to attend the exhibition. Far too expensive for us to be able to afford. Guess art is an elite only pursuit.
3 of us tried to attend the exhibition. Far too expensive for us to be able to afford. Guess art is an elite only pursuit.
2016-07-21
we had not visited before the Giacometti exhibition. What an amazing space, so much to see by so many amazing artists. The Giacometti exhibit was...
we had not visited before the Giacometti exhibition. What an amazing space, so much to see by so many amazing artists. The Giacometti exhibit was...
2016-05-22
Wonderful place and artistic inspire. Great collection.
Wonderful place and artistic inspire. Great collection.
2016-05-15
I've been to the Giacometti and Cartier-Bresson exhibitions this morning. Very enjoyable and throughly recommended.
I've been to the Giacometti and Cartier-Bresson exhibitions this morning. Very enjoyable and throughly recommended.
2016-04-30
Amazing, interesting, awesome art gallery.. I surprise when I saw Degas..
Amazing, interesting, awesome art gallery.. I surprise when I saw Degas..
2016-04-28
I've been to the sainsbury centre and every time I something different the collection is amazing and in the school holidays they completions for...
I've been to the sainsbury centre and every time I something different the collection is amazing and in the school holidays they completions for...
2016-03-02
Great exhibitions and venue but almost impossible to park there!
Great exhibitions and venue but almost impossible to park there!
2016-01-17
Thank you for a lovely afternoon. The staff were very helpful and gave us activity packs for my little girl. She loved finding the things and drawing...
Thank you for a lovely afternoon. The staff were very helpful and gave us activity packs for my little girl. She loved finding the things and drawing...
2015-11-22
While it was lovely to see such a lovely collection in one place, I felt sad that all the displays were geared solely for adults and people not in...
While it was lovely to see such a lovely collection in one place, I felt sad that all the displays were geared solely for adults and people not in...
2015-11-11
Visited this beautiful museum for the first time last weekend. Wonderful collection of art from all over the world in the most beatiful setting.
Visited this beautiful museum for the first time last weekend. Wonderful collection of art from all over the world in the most beatiful setting.
2015-10-28
Fabulous! Friendly staff, wonderful calm atmosphere. I loved the Magnificent Obsessions exhibition - made me feel that my collecting is justifiable ❤️...
Fabulous! Friendly staff, wonderful calm atmosphere. I loved the Magnificent Obsessions exhibition - made me feel that my collecting is justifiable ❤️...
2015-10-10
We went to the Francis Bacon exhibition, was brilliant, very enjoyable, the staff were very nice we had a lovely time.
We went to the Francis Bacon exhibition, was brilliant, very enjoyable, the staff were very nice we had a lovely time.
2015-09-13
Visited the SCVA to see 'Francis Bacon and the Masters' exhibition. Not only was the exhibition content awe-inspiring, it was the best experience I...
Visited the SCVA to see 'Francis Bacon and the Masters' exhibition. Not only was the exhibition content awe-inspiring, it was the best experience I...
2015-08-20
Really enjoyed our time looking at all the interesting exhibits and well worth a visit. I went with my grandson who is in a wheelchair and was...
Really enjoyed our time looking at all the interesting exhibits and well worth a visit. I went with my grandson who is in a wheelchair and was...
2015-06-05
Brilliant place visited for the first time this week. If I am ever again near Norwich will come back.
Brilliant place visited for the first time this week. If I am ever again near Norwich will come back.
2015-06-01
One of Norwich's treasures. Worth several visits
One of Norwich's treasures. Worth several visits
2015-04-23
Fantastic collection of paintings. Definitely worth a visit to see the Masters - Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Rodin, Mattise all in one place!
Fantastic collection of paintings. Definitely worth a visit to see the Masters - Rembrandt, Michelangelo, Rodin, Mattise all in one place!
2014-11-16
Another fab time at the UEA, a muddy dash around the broad followed by a relaxing stroll around the SCVA.
Another fab time at the UEA, a muddy dash around the broad followed by a relaxing stroll around the SCVA.
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