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 start date.

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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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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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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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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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: 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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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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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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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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New Sunday Special: Fiesta!

Sunday 7 November

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

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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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Sunday Films - 21 November

Sunday 21 November

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

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