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Henry Moore Institute
Bedste tid at besøge
Weekday afternoons between 2pm and 4pm are quietest, letting you browse the galleries without crowds. The light filtering through the glass roof is also at its best during midday on a sunny day.
Budgettips
Entry is completely free, which already makes it one of Leeds' best cultural bargains. No booking is needed for general admission, but the research library requires a free appointment in advance.
Anbefalet til
Art and sculpture lovers, Architecture enthusiasts, Quiet culture seekers, Sketching and drawing hobbyists
Planlæg dit besøg
1-2 hours
Om
Hurtige fakta: Grundlagt af billedhuggeren Henry Moore selv i 1977 huser dette institut en af Storbritanniens største samlinger af skulpturarkiver med over 35.000 genstande fordelt over to århundreder. Dens markante modernistiske bygning på The Headrow står i kontrast til den victorianske arkitektur omkring den og tiltrækker 60.000 besøgende årligt til både faste udstillinger og skiftende nutidige udstillinger.
Højdepunkter: Instituttets skjulte skat er arkivcentret, som du kan booke til at udforske, hvor du kan håndtere originale skitsebøger og gipsmodeller fra Moores egen hånd. De fleste besøgende er ikke klar over, at bygningens rå betoninteriør bevidst blev designet til at efterligne teksturen i en billedhuggers værksted, komplet med naturligt lys, der strømmer ind gennem et dramatisk glastag.
Insidertips
- Book a free slot in the research library to see original Moore sketchbooks and letters up close.
- The gift shop stocks exclusive Moore-inspired prints and small sculptures you won't find elsewhere in the UK.
- Pop upstairs to the mezzanine gallery first for a bird's-eye view of the main space before diving into the ground floor exhibits.
- Combine your visit with the nearby Leeds Art Gallery across the street for a full morning of sculpture and modern art.
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