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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.

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

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.

A child making a sculpture from stones and modelling clay.

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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Reinventing Reality with Artist Students in Residence
Composite of 12 photos of different materials: foam, wire, cardboard, rubber tubing and natural materials.
Part of Material Encounters
Part of Material Encounters

Drop-in workshop

Reinventing Reality with Artist Students in Residence

14:00–15:30 (plus 11:30–13:00 on 19 October)

Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Garden & Gather: Bluebell Planting
Part of Garden & Gather
Part of Garden & Gather

Drop-in activity

Garden & Gather: Bluebell Planting

11:00–15:00

Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Giant Collaborative Sculpting Session
Four children working together to make a long, segmented sculpture out of paper and masking tape.
Part of Saturday & Sunday Sculpt
Part of Saturday & Sunday Sculpt

Drop-in workshop

Giant Collaborative Sculpting Session

11:00–12:30 & 13:00–15:00

Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire

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.

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.

A gallery space full of people, out of focus as they are being viewed through a doorway. The words 'Henry Moore' are on the wall to the right of the doorway in large text.

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.

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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