Henry Moore Institute
Henry Moore Institute
With galleries, an extensive sculpture research library and archive of sculptors papers, visit the Henry Moore Institute to experience, study and enjoy sculpture from around the world.
Find us next door to Leeds Art Gallery in the centre of Leeds, the city where Henry Moore began his training as a sculptor.
The Institute is currently closed for refurbishment, and will reopen in summer 2024.
Temporary closure
The Henry Moore Institute is closed for refurbishment until summer 2024.
Our next research season, ‘Brâncuși and Britain’, will be running off-site from February to June 2024, with online discussions and in-person conferences.
While our galleries are closed, the Archive of Sculptors’ Papers and Sculpture Research Library will open by appointment only.
Activities while we’re closed
Our galleries are closed until summer 2024. During this time, our research season ‘Brâncuși and Britain’ will be running off-site from February to June 2024, with online discussions and in-person conferences.
Early career research symposium
Modern Sculpture, Essence, and Difference: Reflections on the Work of Constantin Brâncuşi
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Curatorial discussion
Ariane Coulondre and Matthew Gale
18:00–19:00
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Conference
Brâncuşi, Britain and the Idea of Modern Sculpture
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Visiting in 2024
Plan your visit to our contemporary art space in Leeds city centre when we reopen in summer 2024.
Galleries
Currently closed for refurbishment.
From summer 2024: Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00
Research library
Currently open by appointment only.
From summer 2024: Monday to Friday, 10:00–17:00
Archive
Currently open by appointment only.
From summer 2024: Tuesday to Friday, by appointment
Research library & archive
Our Sculpture Research Library and Archive of Sculptors’ Papers provide a unique resource for the study of sculpture.
During our refurbishment work, the library and archive are open by appointment only. Please contact the Archivist and Librarian to discuss a visit.
Sculpture Research Library
Our extensive library covers sculpture internationally, with a particularly strong focus on British artists.
Archive of Sculptors’ Papers
The working lives of hundreds of sculptors are captured in our rich and fascinating archive collections.
Sculpture research programme
We place sculpture at the centre of art historical scholarship and actively encourage new research.
Find out more out our research seasons, fellowship programme, and other opportunities.
Henry Moore Institute
74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom
T: 01132 467 467
E: reception@henry-moore.org
