Learning, thinking, making
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Henry Moore’s focus on sculpture was not only as a practitioner, but also as a scholar, teacher, writer and supporter.
We welcome all kinds of educational and community groups to our contemporary sculpture gallery, where you can explore ideas about sculpture and develop critical thinking and research skills.
Schools & group visits
Enjoy a varied programme of free exhibitions and events, and discover our invaluable sculpture research library and archive of sculptors’ papers.
We’ve opened a vibrant new multifunctional learning and engagement facility, The Studio, specifically designed to accommodate school groups and host creative workshops.
Guided tours
Free guided tours of our exhibitions provide excellent opportunities for focused and enriching learning experiences.
Group visits can be booked Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00.
Art Socials
We run termly social events for teachers and educators.
Free and informal, these artist-led sessions create a collaborative space to gain new inspiration and share ideas.
Things to do on your visit
Pick up an Explorer Bag, filled with objects and activities for younger visitors, while you visit our exhibitions.
Afterwards, try out free creative activities in our alcove area.
Creative workshops
We run free, artist-led creative workshops during the school holidays.
These intergenerational events encourage adults and children to make together, and connect to the themes of our current exhibition.
Learning online
Learn more about our founder in an introductory animation and rich, curated content for art teaching.
Open up discussions about the diverse art practices of other artists in our Art Encounters film series.
Discover how to take your student research further with our beginner’s guide to online collections.
Who was Henry Moore?
Discover Henry Moore, who is best known for his huge bronze sculptures.
Learn all about his life from a humble beginning in Yorkshire to becoming a world-famous artist.
How Henry Moore Created Sculpture From Nature
How did Moore turn rocks, stones, shells and wood into world-famous sculptures? Learn all about his working process, from finding inspiration in nature to making and presenting his works outdoors.
This new film explores how Henry Moore created sculpture from nature, presented by Joey Yu and brought to life through animation by Gemma Green-Hope.
Henry Moore’s Daily Drawing & Wartime Artworks
Henry Moore is best known for his monumental sculptures, but did you know he also made thousands of drawings during his career?
From early sketches of people and animals to wartime artworks made during World War II, Moore drew almost every day to see the world more intensely, experiment with materials and understand form.
Watch this film to learn more about his drawings and try drawing like Moore yourself!
Guide to online collections
Use our online catalogue for inspiration or to further your research.
Art Socials
Art Socials are informal, sociable sessions for teachers and art educators of all kinds run by Leeds Art Gallery and Henry Moore Institute.
We aim to provide a space for teachers and educators to be creative, collaborative and experimental, giving you inspiration to take back into teaching settings.
Find out more about upcoming sessions below.
Teacher CPD session
Art Social: Plant Dreaming
17:00–19:00
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Teacher CPD session
Art Social: Secret Language of Flowers
17:00–19:00
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Teacher CPD session
Art Social: Material Explorations with Serafina Min
17:00–19:00
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Community & collaborative projects
We run free guided visits for community groups, and work with partner organisations as part of our engagement programme.
We collaborate with charities, community interest companies, educational organisations and creative practitioners to explore sculpture together.
If you would like to collaborate with us or propose a partnership project, please get in touch using the contact form below.
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We’d love to hear from you and discuss how we can support your learning, thinking and making.
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