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Henry Moore Studios & Gardens is currently closed for winter, reopening in April 2026.

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Learning at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens

Perry Green, Hertfordshire

Henry Moore was not only a sculptor, but also a teacher who believed in learning through making.

Take a free guided tour with your education group, participate in making activities, or develop a collaborative project with us and your community group.

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Educational visits

We offer free guided tours of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens to school, college and university groups, suitable from Year 2 upwards.

Education group visits can be booked on Wednesday to Friday each week during the spring, summer and autumn terms.

We are currently closed for the winter, and will reopen on 1 April 2026.

A group of visitors walk around and between three large pieces of bronze that form Moore's huge sculpture 'Large Figure in a Shelter'.
Schools & educational visits – Studios & Gardens
A group of young people are gathered around a bronze sculpture by Henry Moore.

Educational tours

Take a free guided tour of Moore’s studios and gardens, with extra time to sketch, write or take photos as you explore.

Group visits can be booked Wednesday to Friday during term time.

College & University research opportunities
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College & University research opportunities

Deepen your students’ engagement with creative processes, archives and art collections.

We can help introduce research materials, and give insight into art industry pathways they may be yet to discover.

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Sculpture workshops

Develop sculpture skills in workshops for education groups, available from September 2026.

Families

There are endless opportunities to spark curiosity and get creative on your visit, with a rich programme of free, engaging experiences.

From hands-on workshops and interactive sculpture trails to outdoor exploration, there are plenty of opportunities for you to explore Moore’s art in new and exciting ways.

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A small chalkboard, with a pink chalk drawing of a sculpture by Henry Moore on it.

Available every day: Creative Explorer Packs

Free activity packs and sheets are available for all children, encouraging them to explore the Studios & Gardens and spark their imagination.

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Explore with Moore

Cut, glue, draw and sculpt on our material experimentation table. Recommended for ages 5+ and their accompanying adults.

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.

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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!

Art Encounters
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Art Encounters

Free short films for schools with accompanying guides and worksheets.

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Screenshot of our Online Collection, showing numerous thumbnails of works by Henry Moore.

Guide to online collections

Use our online catalogue for inspiration or to further your research.

Collaborate with us

Calling all community groups, student groups and creative practitioners!

We hold projects, events and group visits with partner organisations as part of our engagement programme.

If you’re a charity, community support group, educational organisation or creative practitioner, you can work with us to develop and deliver sculptural or thematic outcomes together.

Read more about recent projects in the posts below. If you would like to collaborate with us or propose a partner project, please get in touch via the contact form below.

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Learning studios

Opening in spring, our new engagement spaces in Sheep Field Barn will allow you to experiment with materials and sculptural techniques inspired by the art and life of Henry Moore.

Accessibility

We aim to make our exhibitions, workshops and activities accessible to everyone.

We can offer relaxed visits and audio-described touch tours outside of opening hours for groups with additional needs. Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your visit.

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British Sign Language video tour

Watch a BSL tour of some of the highlights at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, led by Deaf Art Facilitator, Martin Glover.

This short tour introduces Moore’s house, Hoglands and the sculptor himself, before visiting the Maquette Studio, The Arch and Large Reclining Figure. The film also includes practical information about accessibility and how to visit.

Get in touch

We’d love to hear from you and discuss how we can support your learning, thinking and making.

 

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