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20/06/2026

⏳ NOW OPEN: Brand new exhibitions, Joy Like Time and Tree of Life: Seyi Adelekun are now showing at the Sainsbury Centre.

Joy Like Time, now showing until 15 November, explores memory, ritual and renewal in the incredible work of artists Marina Abramović, Kalliopi Lemos and Gillian Wearing.

Seyi Adelekun’s breathtaking installation, Tree of Life immerses our East End Gallery in a canopy of woven rope, inviting you in and around it. See it now until 30 May 2027.

These shows reveal how connectedness might be at the root of the eternal question, What is the Meaning of Life?

Explore more at the link in our bio.

19/06/2026

Please note: Our visitor car park will be inaccessible tomorrow morning (Saturday 20 June) due to the temporary closure of Chancellor’s Drive.

If you are planning to visit us before 12pm tomorrow (Saturday 20 June), please use the main university car park and enter the Sainsbury Centre via the aerial walkway (pictured).

Non-ambulant visitors may access the main entrance via Chancellors Drive, where marshals will provide assistance.

For more information please contact us at [email protected] or 01603 593199.

Photos by Andy Crouch and Kate Wolstenholme.

18/06/2026

😱 Someone's face was erased in fear from this 14th-century book! But who?

Welcome to the weird and wonderful world of the Macclesfield Psalter. Beyond the Latin prayers lies a fringe of monsters.

Take a look at the faceless figure in the slides. An early owner was so unsettled by the depiction of the Devil that they took a blade to the parchment to protect themselves from his gaze.

See this piece, on loan from The Fitzwilliam Museum, on display now in our current exhibition, Living by the Rule: Contemporary Meets Medieval, until 4 October.

📖 Macclesfield Psalter, c. 1330-40, Norwich. Courtesy of The Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

Find out more about the exhibition at sainsburycentre.ac.uk/whats-on/living-by-the-rule-contemporary-meets-medieval/

14/06/2026

🧦 Ditch the socks. Treat Dad to a day of world-class art at the Sainsbury Centre this Father's Day!

Our current exhibition season explores the question, What is the Meaning of Life?

🕹️ Play Power: Go head-to-head with Dad, exploring ancient games, iconic chess boards and interactive art.
🛡️ Living by the Rule: Contemporary Meets Medieval: If your dad enjoys history, he’ll love this fascinating dialogue between medieval artefacts and contemporary art.
🌳 Tree of Life: Be among the very first to step inside our brand-new, immersive installation opening this weekend!
⌛ Joy Like Time: Help Dad discover the joy in slowing down and savouring the quiet passage of time.

☕ Top off the day with a coffee or lunch at our cafés and a trip to !

🎟️ You can pay if and what you want for our universal ticket, giving you and Dad unlimited access to the whole art museum.

Plan your visit at sainsburycentre.ac.uk.

Photo by Kat Mager.

13/06/2026

🧘 Today is Global Wellness Day, and this year’s theme is all about .

This theme reminds us that joy isn't just a fleeting emotion, but a daily wellness practice and healing force found in simple moments of connection, gratitude, movement and creativity.

If you’re looking for a space to connect and be inspired today, why not visit out current exhibition season, What is the Meaning of Life?

🕹️ Play Power: Now on, this exhibition encourages us all to let go! Dive into this interactive exhibition and ask yourself: how much happier would we be if play was the central focus of our everyday lives? Reconnect with your inner child through ancient games and iconic toys.

⏳ And mark your calendars for our upcoming show, Joy Like Time, launching on 20 June. This powerful show invites you to sit with the passage of time. Through stunning works by artists like Marina Abramović, discover how routine, ritual and slowing down can become a medium for finding joy and purpose.

Find out more at sainsburycentre.ac.uk/whats-on/what-is-the-meaning-of-life/

Photo by Kat Mager.

12/06/2026

We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of the ground-breaking visionary that was David Hockney.

Hockney was one of the most transformative and beloved figures in British art history. For over six decades, his pioneering spirit redefined how we see the world through art.

We were incredibly proud to share his genius with our visitors over the years, from his incredible portraiture in our 2014 exhibition, Reality, to his bold dialogue with antiquity in our Visions of Ancient Egypt exhibition in 2022.

“David Hockney possessed an extraordinary ability to look at the world afresh and demand that we do the same,” says Tania Moore, our Head of Exhibitions. “His generosity of vision, technical brilliance and unyielding curiosity will be deeply missed, but his works will continue to inspire generations to come.”

Photographs by Andy Crouch. © Copyright David Hockney.

05/06/2026

🍽️ How can eating together improve our lives?

An recent Oxford University study found a 200% increase in life satisfaction for people who regularly eat meals together.

But Saint Benedict identified the positives of communal dining all the way back in the 6th century.

Swipe to discover how his Rules could help us lead happier lives in the present day.

Living by the Rule: Contemporary Meets Medieval is now showing at the Sainsbury Centre until 4 October.

Find out more at sainsburycentre.ac.uk/whats-on/living-by-the-rule-contemporary-meets-medieval

04/06/2026

It's , and we'd like to show our incredible volunteer guides some love!

With every tour, our incredible volunteer guides bridge the gap between history and humanity, transforming a visit to the Sainsbury Centre into an unforgettable experience.

"Our fantastic volunteer guides bring art to life everyday. They turn the museum, exhibitions and Sculpture Park into intimate spaces of discovery by sharing their passion, knowledge and warmth with our visitors. They are the Sainsbury Centre's beating heart, and we are profoundly grateful for their dedication to Living Art." - Director, Jago Cooper.

Their generosity of spirit and passion for sharing knowledge inspire us all Sainsbury Centre.

If you want to discover our guided tours for yourself, check out our new themed Spotlight Tours here: sainsburycentre.ac.uk/whats-on/sculpture-park-tours-2026/

Photo by Kate Wolstenholme.

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Wednesday	9am - 6pm
Thursday	9am - 6pm
Friday	9am - 6pm
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