Henry Moore Studios & Gardens reopens on 16 April with Encounters, a season of stories and events.

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.

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Educational visits

We continue Moore’s legacy by experimenting creatively, thinking critically and developing knowledge and skills.

Bookings are open for our 2025 visitor season, which runs from Wednesday 16 April until Sunday 2 November.

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.

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

Artist Tyreis Holder gives a lecture as part of 'Conversation To Creation' at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens

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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A young boy using a paint brush to apply a metallic coating to a piece of art that he is creating. He is wearing an apron and working at a table laden with art materials.

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 Event: Internal External, 2022

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

Sculptural Encounters: workshops for local schools (KS2)

A group of school children taking part in a sculpting workshop, they are listening to the workshop leader and the table in front of them is littered with clay objects in progress

Education group visit & workshop

Sculptural Encounters: workshops for local schools (KS2)

Fully booked

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Education group visit & metal workshop, in partnership with Ore Projects (ages 16-25)

Ore Projects Welding Workshop. Photo courtesy Ore Projects

Education group visit & workshop

Education group visit & metal workshop, in partnership with Ore Projects (ages 16-25)

Fully booked

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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.

Several families are stood around a large bronze sculpture by Henry Moore. One child is holding up a large, white flag with a square hole cut in the middle, while a smaller child points at it and a parent takes a photo on their phone.

Contents of an explorer bag, with a worksheet, pencil, crayons and materials for making sculpture, including cardboard, fur, bags of stones and a squirrel-shaped cut out.

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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Available every day: Mini Moore

Hands-on activities for children and their adults, this might include sculpt and scene felt boarding or soft sculpting play sessions. Designed for ages 3+.

Upcoming family events

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Take Sculpture for a Stroll

A composite image made up of two photos. The image on the left shows a selection of art materials, including fluffy pink fabric, against a white background. The right-hand image shows a gallery setting with a collection of pastel coloured geometric shapes on wheels.

Family-friendly workshop

Take Sculpture for a Stroll

Thursday 17 April 2025

11:30–13:00 & 14:00–15:30

Included in an annual ticket

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The Great Easter Flint Hunt

An older woman and toddler playing peek a boo around the base of a bronze sculpture which is standing in a sheep field

Drop-in activity

The Great Easter Flint Hunt

18 April – 21 April 2025

11:00–17:00

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Garden & Gather: Botanical Blueprints

Gardening Drawing Club, Drawing on the Natural Environment

Drop-in activity

Garden & Gather: Botanical Blueprints

18 April – 21 April 2025

Drop in any time between 13:30–15:30

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Explore with Moore

A young girl and four women gathered around a two small printing presses. They are placing etching plates into the presses ready to make prints

Drop-in workshop

Explore with Moore

Every weekend and bank holiday in our 2025 season

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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.

Students with their work on display in 'Conversation To Creation' at Henry Moore Studios & Gardens

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.

Art Encounters

A young woman is bending over to look closer at a small, porcelain sculpture of a person covered in lumps. There are lots of framed watercolour paintings hung on the wall behind her.

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.

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.