Gainsborough’s House is the national centre for Thomas Gainsborough (1727-88) and is the largest museum & art gallery in Suffolk.
In 2019, Gainsborough’s House commenced a £10m building project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund. On 21 November 2022, the museum re-opened to the public after a transformational refurbishment; introducing 3 new exhibition spaces to accompany the original Grade I listed building.
Visitors can view the most comprehensive collection of Gainsborough’s work alongside temporary exhibitions of international appeal. Our varied programme of specialist exhibitions includes both historical and contemporary art.
As part of the museum experience, The Watering Place café serves coffee, pastries and light lunches overlooking our beautiful walled gardens. The peaceful garden is at the heart of Gainsborough’s House and includes a centrepiece Mulberry Tree which is over 400 years old. Our museum gift shop provides a carefully curated selection of gifts for all and for all price ranges.
Cost with GiftAid / Cost without GiftAid
Gainsborough’s House, Galleries and Exhibition
Adult £17.50 / £15.90
Child (5-16 with under 5s free) £5.00 / £4.50
Student (17-25 with Student Card) £13.15 / £11.95 Friends Free
Gainsborough’s House and Galleries only (no exhibition)
This gives access to the current exhibition in the David Pikes Drawing Gallery.
Adult £12.50 / £11.35
Child (5-16 with under 5s free) £5.00 / £4.50
Student (17-25 with Student Card) £9.40 / £8.50
Friends Free
Exhibition Only
Adult £10.00 / £9.05
Child (5-16 with under 5s free) £5.00 / £4.50
Student (17-25 with Student Card) £6.80
Friends Free
National Art Pass Free entry to House & Galleries, £5 fee to Exhibition
Museums Association Free entry to House, Galleries & Exhibition
Historic Houses Free entry to House, Galleries & Exhibition
The museum, café and gift shop are open 10am – 5pm every day.
Please check our website for details of any seasonal closures.
Gainsborough’s House is situated in the centre of Sudbury on Gainsborough Street, at the bottom of Market Hill. The cafe and shop are on Weavers Lane which are adjacent to the front of the House. The entrance can be found in our new gallery space which is also situated on Weavers Lane just past our Print Workshop.
