Learning, thinking, making
Henry Moore Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Henry Moore’s focus on sculpture was not only as a practitioner, but also as a scholar, teacher, writer and supporter.
Our mission is to help you engage with the visual arts, sculpture, and Moore.
Take a free guided tour with your education group, participate in events led by creative professionals, or develop a collaborative project with us and your community group.
Guided 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. Our 2025 visitor season runs from 16 April to 2 November.
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.
Educational workshops
Develop sculpture skills in these free workshops for education groups.
Workshops take place monthly during term time, from April to October.
Collaborative projects
We collaborate with educational organisations, community interest companies, and creative practitioners, to develop thematic projects with meaningful outcomes.
Please get in touch if you’re interested in partnering with us.
Educators events
Meet up online to discuss what activities work best for your students.
These events are an informal space where teachers can talk about projects, challenges and discuss potential future collaborations with us.
Upcoming education events
Workshop
Plaster workshops for local schools (KS2 / KS3)
Education group visit & workshop
Transformative Encounters: Workshops for Local Schools (KS2 / KS3)
10:20–14:15
Families
There are endless opportunities to spark curiosity and get creative on your visit, with a daily programme of free, engaging experiences.
From hands-on workshops and interactive sculpture trails to storytelling sessions and outdoor adventures, there are plenty of opportunities for you to explore Moore’s art in new and exciting ways.
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.
Explore with Moore
Cut, glue, draw and sculpt on our material experimentation table. Recommended for ages 5+ and their accompanying adults.
Upcoming family events
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Drop-in activity
Garden & Gather: Potato Printing
12:00–13:30
Drop-in activity
Saturday Soft Sculpt
11:00–12:30 & 13:30–15:00
Drop-in workshop
Sunday Sculpt: Mixing Mediums
11:00–12:30 & 13:30–15:00
Drop-in activity
Garden & Gather: Moore Mobiles
12:00–13:30
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.
Guide to online collections
Use our online catalogue for inspiration or to further your research.
Community groups & collaborative projects
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.
Access initiatives
We aim to make our activities and artworks accessible to all, and can offer:
- Relaxed visits outside of opening hours, combining art, nature and wellbeing
- Audio-described touch tours, embracing the tactility of the outdoor sculptures
- A British Sign Language video tour of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens
Please get in touch to discuss a tailored visit, or to consult on our future plans.
Co-create with us
Calling all community groups, student groups and creative practitioners!
Create personal work or public displays together with us, in projects combining thematic research and hands-on making activities.
We’re currently building a new space in our Sheep Field Barn with state-of-the-art education and making spaces. While this development is going on, we continue to offer workshops, talks, tours and resources.
Get in touch to find out more about upcoming opportunities and how to participate.
Recent collaborative projects
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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