Each season there are special events linking to the temporary exhibitions and the permanent collection. Find something for you! With a wide range of events from performance evenings to film afternoons, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

For your ease you can order the Special Events by title.

Antler Comb: part of A History of the World

From 18 January 2010

In 2010 the antler comb from the Robert and Lisa Sainsbury Collection is part of A History of the World, a BBC and British Museum partnership project, which uses museum objects to tell local and global stories in new ways with internet, television and radio.

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Heritage Open Days: Sainsbury Centre Secrets

Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 September

1pm and 3pm (repeated); Where: meet at Gallery Reception; Price: free; Booking: not available - places are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis on the day

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Autumn INSET for Teachers

Wednesday 29 September

5pm – 8.15pm; Where: meet at Galley Reception; Price: free (School Friends), £5 (non-School Friends); Dinner: £8; Booking: essential by Wednesday 22 September (the names of teachers must be given); payment on booking is required – no tickets on the door. Email bookings do not apply

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Sunday Films - 17 October

Sunday 17 October

Films start 2pm; Where: Education Studio; Price: free; Booking: not required

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Coast Encounters

During October

The Sainsbury Centre's Culture of the Countryside team is celebrating the drama of the Coast with a series of projects leading up to, and during, the Cromer and Sheringham Arts Festival, Saturday 23 - Sunday 31 October

All events are free and there is no need to book.

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Films at Cinema City: Pan's Labyrinth (15)

Monday 1 November

Films start at 8.30pm; Price: £8, £6 Cinema City members and Sainsbury Centre Friends (show membership card at box office); £5.50 concessions (children under 15, full-time students, claimants and seniors citizens; proof of status required); Booking: Cinema City 0871 704 2053 www.picturehouses.co.uk; early-bird booking does not apply

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New Sunday Special: Fiesta!

Sunday 7 November

Midday – 4pm; Where: all spaces; Price: free; Booking: not required

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Films at Cinema City: Little Ashes (15)

Monday 8 November

Films start at 8:30pm; Price: £8, £6 Cinema City members and Sainsbury Centre Friends (show membership card at box Office); £5.50 concessions (children under 15, full-time students, claimants and seniors citizens; proof of status required); Booking: Cinema City 0871 704 2053 www.picturehouses.co.uk; early-bird booking does not apply.

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Films at Cinema City: Que Viva Mexico! (PG)

Monday 15 November

Films start at 8.30pm; Price: £8, £6 Cinema City members and Sainsbury Centre Friends (show membership card at box office); £5.50 concessions (children under 15, full-time students, claimants and seniors citizens; proof of staus required); Booking: Cinema City 0871 704 2053 www.picturehouse.co.uk; early-bird booking does not apply

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Lunchtime Talk Special: Artists’ Talk and Performance

Thursday 18 November

1.15pm – 2.45pm; Where: Education Studio; Price: free; Booking: recommended; places are limited. Early-bird booking for Sainsbury Centre Friends only until 17 September inclusive. Tickets go on general sale 18 September.

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Sunday Films - 21 November

Sunday 21 November

Films start 2pm; Where: Education Studio; Price: free; Booking: not required

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Culture of the Countryside Project Closing Conference and Celebration: The Countryside and Cultural Change

Friday 3 December

11am – 6pm; Post-conference celebration: 6pm – 8pm; Where: meet at Gallery Reception; Price: £25, £18 concessions, free to students and project participants; includes refreshments, lunch and post-conference celebration; Booking: essential. Early-bird booking for Sainsbury Centre Friends only until 17 September inclusive. Tickets go on general sale 18 September.

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