Henry Moore Institute
Henry Moore Institute
With galleries, an extensive sculpture research library and archive of sculptors papers, visit the Henry Moore Institute to experience, study and enjoy sculpture from around the world.
Find us next door to Leeds Art Gallery in the centre of Leeds, the city where Henry Moore began his training as a sculptor.
Current exhibitions
Exhibition
The Traumatic Surreal
Learn more
Exhibition
John Hoyland: Imaginary Beings
Library display
Fantastic Juxtapositions in Dada and Surrealism
Exhibition
Sculpture Photographed: A View from the Archive of Sculptors’ Papers
Exhibition
A History of Sculpture in Leeds
Plan your visit
Discover our contemporary art space in Leeds city centre’s cultural hub.
Galleries
Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00
Exhibitions in Leeds Art Gallery are open 11:00–15:00 on Sunday
Research library
Tuesday to Friday, 10:00–17:00
Saturday 13:00–17:00
Archive
Tuesday to Friday, by appointment
Christmas opening dates
Our galleries will be closed 23–26 December and 30 December to 1 January.
The library and archive will be closed from 23 December to 1 January.
Research library & archive
Our Sculpture Research Library and Archive of Sculptors’ Papers provide a unique resource for the study of sculpture.
Sculpture Research Library
Our extensive library covers sculpture internationally, with a particularly strong focus on British artists.
Archive of Sculptors’ Papers
The working lives of hundreds of sculptors are captured in our rich and fascinating archive collections.
Sculpture research programme
We place sculpture at the centre of art historical scholarship and actively encourage new research.
Find out more out our research seasons, fellowship programme, and other opportunities.
Henry Moore Institute
74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom
T: 01132 467 467
E: institute@henry-moore.org
