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Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026

Our events this season explore Moore’s practice within contemporary debates on environment, care, and global cultural exchange, foregrounding the relational dimensions of modernism.

Black and white photo portrait of Henry Moore, who is standing between the two pieces of his sculpture 'Knife Edge Two Piece'
The Festival of Britain, 1951
An archive photo showing Henry Moore's famous 'Reclining Figure: Festival' in situ on the Southbank during the 1951 Festival of Britain.
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026

Talk

The Festival of Britain, 1951

15:00–15:30

Sheep Field Barn
Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Open Air Exhibition of Sculpture, Battersea Park, 1948
A black and white photo showing the sculptor Henry Moore photographing his stone sculpture 'Three Standing Figures' in a park.
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026

Talk

Open Air Exhibition of Sculpture, Battersea Park, 1948

15:00–15:30

Sheep Field Barn
Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Sculpture Gardens Tour
A huge bronze upright sculpture, standing in a green field surrounding by grazing sheep.
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026

Guided tour

Sculpture Gardens Tour

15:00–16:00

Visitor Centre
Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Henry Moore’s debut solo exhibition in the USA, 1946
A carved wooden sculpture of an abstract reclining figure.
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026

Guided tour

Henry Moore’s debut solo exhibition in the USA, 1946

15:00–16:00

Sheep Field Barn
Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
The Shelter Drawings in Context
Black and white photo of British artist Henry Moore stood on a London Underground platform, with rows of people taking shelter from the Blitz.
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026

Talk

The Shelter Drawings in Context

17:00–18:30

Book tickets

Learning Studios, Sheep Field Barn
Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Open Archive: Behind the Scenes Tour
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026

Open archive session

Open Archive: Behind the Scenes Tour

14:00–14:30 & 15:00–15:30

Henry Moore Archive
Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Open Archive: Behind the Scenes Tour
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026

Open archive session

Open Archive: Behind the Scenes Tour

14:00–14:30 & 15:00–15:30

Henry Moore Archive
Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire
Curator's Tour of The Art and Life of Henry Moore
A black and white portrait of sculptor Henry Moore, pictured in an open necked shirt leaning on a white fiberglass version of his sculpture Locking Piece.
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026
Part of Henry Moore Studios & Gardens research programme 2026

Guided tour

Curator's Tour of The Art and Life of Henry Moore

14:30–15:30

Sheep Field Barn
Studios & Gardens, Hertfordshire

Getting here

We’re located just 27 miles north of London in the beautiful Hertfordshire countryside.

Our 2026 visitor season runs from 1 April to 25 October. We’re open Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00–17:00.

Henry Moore Studios & Gardens

Perry Green
Hertfordshire
SG10 6EE
United Kingdom

T:  01279 843 333
E:  visitorservices@henry-moore.org

Directions Accessibility

There are currently road works making the route from A414 into Hunsdon road not accessible until 29 May. The alternate route from A1184 to Green Tye is accessible.

If you are travelling from this direction, we advise you to plan your route ahead, and allow extra time for your journey. Thank you for your patience.