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.
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
Exhibition
Hany Armanious: Stone Soup
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Exhibition
Sculpting Royalty: Hew Locke and Mary Thornycroft
Library display
Collections in Conversation: Westminster Abbey's Monuments in the Henry Moore Institute Library
Exhibition
Sculpture Photographed: A View from the Archive of Sculptors’ Papers
Exhibition
A History of Sculpture in Leeds
Research library & archive
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
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.