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Henry Moore Studios & Gardens is currently closed for winter, reopening in April 2026.

See & Do

Visiting Henry Moore Institute

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

We welcome everyone to visit our galleries, research library & archive to experience, study and enjoy sculpture from around the world.

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Opening times

We are open year round, free of charge.

Galleries

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

Sculpture Research Library

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

Archive of Sculptors’ Papers

Tuesday to Friday, by prior appointment

Current exhibitions

See all upcoming exhibitions and events

Beyond the Visual
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Exhibition

Beyond the Visual

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Sculpture Galleries and Study Gallery
Henry Moore Institute, Leeds
Helen Chadwick: Artist, Researcher, Archivist
Black and white photo of a woman sat on the floor making a large-scale artwork, featuring drawings of a sheep and a many-armed figure.

Exhibition

Helen Chadwick: Artist, Researcher, Archivist

Give What You Can

Archive Gallery
Leeds Art Gallery, UK
The Lost Landscapes of Ian Hamilton Finlay
A watercolour landscape painting, with the words

Library display

The Lost Landscapes of Ian Hamilton Finlay

Henry Moore Institute, Leeds

Research library & archive

Research library & archive
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What’s in the library & archive?

Our library and archive offer unparalleled access to material on sculpture, with more than 30,000 books, journals and audio-visual material.

Some of our holdings are completely unique, such as our Archive of Sculptors’ Papers. These collections document the working lives of sculptors from the nineteenth century to the present day, containing photos, letters, sketchbooks, and even tools and costume.

The library and archive are free to use and all visitors are welcome.

 

Schools, families & groups

Schools & group visits – Henry Moore Institute
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Schools & group visits

We welcome schools, colleges, universities and community groups for free guided tours of our exhibitions and research facilities. Our educational activities provide excellent opportunities for focused and enriching learning experiences.

Families – Henry Moore Institute
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Families

Borrow an Explorer Basket to take around our exhibitions, filled with objects and activities for younger visitors. We also run drop in events and artist led workshops for families and young people.

Accessibility

We aim to make our exhibitions, collections, facilities and services accessible to the widest possible audience.

More information on accessibility

Accessibility – Henry Moore Institute
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Getting here

Find us in the centre of Leeds, next door to Leeds Art Gallery on The Headrow. We’re only a few minutes’ walk from Millennium Square, Leeds City Museum and the shopping areas of Briggate, Leeds Trinity and the Victoria Quarter.

 

Directions & parking

Henry Moore Institute

74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH

United Kingdom

 

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

About the Henry Moore Institute

About the Institute

Henry Moore Institute has been delivering world-class sculpture exhibitions in Leeds for over 30 years.

Learn more about our history, our striking architectural design, and our past exhibition programme here.

Our history