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The National Centre for Gainsborough in Sudbury, Suffolk

With a large collection of Thomas Gainsborough's oil paintings, works on paper and artefacts on permanent display

Exhibition change–over information

Between 11 March – 22 March 2023, we will be preparing our exhibition spaces to welcome three new, fantastic exhibitions. These will be available to visit from 23 March – 23 June 2024.

We are pleased to say that the House will still be accessible during this time. Please be aware of some minor changes to your visiting experience while we install the forthcoming exhibitions.

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Your donations matter

Gainsborough’s House is a registered charity that receives no core public funding. It exists to promote the wider knowledge, appreciation and enjoyment of the art of Thomas Gainsborough for present and future generations.

Without the support of generous individuals and organisations, we would be unable to display our distinguished and growing collections, realise our vibrant exhibition programme, or run our many learning programmes for a diverse array of audiences.

We are a small, dynamic organisation with ambitious plans for the future. We wish to be able to show more of Gainsborough’s masterpieces, provide more opportunities for people to enjoy and appreciate art and social history, and help generate economic success in Sudbury. With your help, we can put Sudbury, and the region of Suffolk, firmly on the global, cultural map. Your support at this time is invaluable.

However you choose to donate, we thank you for helping us raise money for our charity. Please click the ‘Donate now’ button below to make an online donation.

Please contact us mail@gainsborough.org if you would like to make a regular gift donation via Direct Debit.

An image of the Donations cube at Gainsborough's House.

My favourite Gainsborough

Gainsborough’s House have asked artists, curators and critics to select their favourite Gainsborough work and explain what it means to them. Here is a selection of those responses.

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