Visiting the 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.
Closure notice
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.
Research library & archive
The library and archive are open by appointment while our refurbishment work is taking place.
Unfortunately, this means there will be access restrictions, which will make it difficult to accommodate everyone.
If you are a researcher who would like to use our resources while the building is closed, please first browse our online library collection and archive catalogue, then contact the Archivist and Librarian to discuss your needs in advance.
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
While we are closed, our engagement programme with schools and community groups will continue to operate off-site around Leeds. More details on how you can get involved will be posted here soon.
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
Borrow an Explorer Bag 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.
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.
Henry Moore Institute
74 The Headrow
Leeds
LS1 3AH
United Kingdom
T: 01132 467 467
E: reception@henry-moore.org
About the Institute
The 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.