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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.

Opening soon

Join us on Thursday 21 November for the opening of our next exhibitions.

The Traumatic Surreal Opening Party
Part of The Traumatic Surreal
Part of The Traumatic Surreal

Opening night

The Traumatic Surreal Opening Party

18:00–20:00

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
The Traumatic Surreal
A ceramic sculpture of a brown dog standing upright and staring to the right. Soft cream gauze bandage spills from its stomach and back.

Exhibition

The Traumatic Surreal

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Sculpture Galleries
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
John Hoyland: Imaginary Beings

Exhibition

John Hoyland: Imaginary Beings

Study Gallery
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Sculpture Photographed: A View from the Archive of Sculptors’ Papers

Exhibition

Sculpture Photographed: A View from the Archive of Sculptors’ Papers

Archive Gallery
Leeds Art Gallery, UK
A History of Sculpture in Leeds

Exhibition

A History of Sculpture in Leeds

The Mezzanine
Leeds Art Gallery, UK

Plan your visit

Discover our contemporary art space in Leeds city centre’s cultural hub.

Plan your visit

Galleries

Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00–17:00
Exhibitions in Leeds Art Gallery are open 11:00–15:00 on Sunday

 

Research library

Tuesday to Friday, 10:00–17:00
Saturday 13:00–17:00

 

Archive

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.

Explore the library & archive

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.

Discover our sculpture research programme

Henry Moore Institute

74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH

United Kingdom

T:  01132 467 467
E:  institute@henry-moore.org

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