Henry Moore Archive
The Henry Moore Archive contains over three-quarters of a million items collected throughout the artist’s life and up to the present day.
Our holdings illuminate Moore’s creativity, passion and curiosity, and document his influence on 20th and 21st century art and culture.
Opening times
We welcome everyone with an interest in Henry Moore.
Open by appointment year-round, Monday to Friday, 10:00–16:30
What is the Henry Moore Archive?
Henry Moore once said of his sculpture: “Everything I do is intended to be big.” The same can be said of the legacy he has left us with.
With over three-quarters of a million items in our collection, the Henry Moore Archive is the world’s leading resource on Moore.
We support the public, students, academics and academic institutions, as well as cultural professionals in their explorations of Moore’s life and work.
Situated within the grounds of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in Perry Green, Hertfordshire, our Reading Room provides a bright and welcoming space with views of the landscape that inspired the artist.
Henry Moore Archive Collections
The archive material is made up of twelve main collections. Of these, books, periodicals, exhibition and sale catalogues, significant press coverage, film and audio recordings are searchable online via the Henry Moore Archive catalogue.
Publications
Thousands of books, periodicals, auction catalogues and news articles document Moore’s life in detail. The archive also houses Moore’s personal collection of books.
Images, Film and Audio
Moore documented his work with photos at every stage, from conception to completion. The archive also contains hours of film and audio recordings produced during Moore’s lifetime.
Letters and Documents
The archive contains all sorts of fascinating insights into Moore’s life: discussions with galleries and artists, agreements with foundries, invites to exhibitions and more.
Open archives and film screenings
As part of our news season of Encounters, these sessions invite you into Moore’s many encounters with artists, architects, photographers, film-makers, poets and writers.
We’ve carefully curated new collections of films and archival material that showcase the collaborations and friendships Moore had with other creatives, highlighting the lasting impact on their work and his own.
Open archive session
Open Archive: Encounters May 2025
Drop in any time between 14:00–16:30
Film screening
Archive Film Screening June 2025
15:00
Open archive session
Open Archive: Encounters July 2025
Drop in any time between 14:00–16:30
Open archive session
Open Archive: Encounters September 2025
Drop in any time between 14:00–16:30
Film screening
Archive Film Screening October 2025
15:00
Encounters
16 April – 2 November 2025
This season at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, we’re celebrating the inspiring and transformative encounters between Henry Moore and the people, objects and ideas in his orbit.
We’ll be holding a series of talks, open archives and film screenings, as well as a daily programme of free creative activities for families.
Find out more about this season’s events
Stories from the Henry Moore Archive
Arrange a visit to the archive
If you are interested in viewing any of the material in the Henry Moore Archive, get in touch using the form below.
Image licensing
We have a comprehensive record of the artist’s life and work comprising photographs, negatives, transparencies, glass negatives and digital images available for research or to purchase.
Artwork research and review service
Our expertise in the work of Henry Moore and archive of unpublished resources places us in a unique position to assess artworks through visual analysis and in-depth research.
Visit us
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Perry Green
Hertfordshire
SG10 6EE
United Kingdom
T: 01279 843 333
E: visitorservices@henry-moore.org
