Heritage Open Days

As part of Heritage Open Days 2027, two exclusive tours will be taking place at the Sainsbury Centre.

Everyday Histories at the Sainsbury Centre

Join us for an exclusive tour of the Living Area at the Sainsbury Centre, with a spotlight on artworks and artefacts that touch upon the everyday histories of cultures across the globe through the lens of food and drink. You can expect to learn more about objects from Egypt, Japan, Ecuador, Fiji, and more!

This tour has been especially curated by our team of volunteer guides.

Tours last approximately 1 hour.

Friday 11 September
2.30pm

Tuesday 15 September
2.30pm

Wednesday 16 September
2.30pm

Thursday 17 September
2.30pm

Friday 18 September
2.30pm

Saturday 19 September
2.30pm

Sunday 20 September
2.30pm

Book your place here: https://norfolkhods.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173675179

Architecture at the Sainsbury Centre
* Please note that this tour is now fully booked*

An exclusive architectural tour of the iconic Sainsbury Centre and the surrounding Sculpture Park, including a history of the Ziggurats and the Lasdun Wall, which runs through the heart of the University campus. Look forward to an exclusive visit to the Sainsbury Centre Crescent Wing Corridor and the interior ‘skin’ of the building, both of which are usually closed to the public!

This tour has been specially curated by our team of volunteer guides.

Tours last approximately 1.5 hours.

Friday 11 September
11:00am
1:00pm

Sunday 13 September
11:00am