Henry Moore Studios & Gardens in rural Hertfordshire is the best place in the world to appreciate the work of sculptor Henry Moore, offering your group the chance to discover more about the life and work of one of Britain’s most famous artists. Spend the day on our 70 acre estate with one of our friendly and knowledgeable guides. Hear Henry Moore’s remarkable story while surrounded by over 20 of his iconic sculptures. Discover his creative journey in six fascinating studios, where the origins of his monumental bronzes are evident in the hundreds of small models (maquettes) that line the shelves. Experience the iconic work of sculptor Henry Moore against the backdrop of his stunning Hertfordshire home. Your visit in 2019 will include our new exhibition The Art of Seeing. Including over 150 works from our own collection and loans from Tate and other British museums, it will be the largest exhibition devoted entirely to Moore’s drawings in 40 years. HENRY MOORE DRAWINGS: THE ART OF SEEING a new exhibition for 2019 “Sculpture is an art of the open air. Daylight, sunlight is necessary to it...” Henry Moore Each group visit includes a guided tour of the gardens, studios and special exhibition with one of our friendly and knowledgeable volunteer guides. Our itineraries also offer you the option to visit the artist’s family home, Hoglands, where he lived with his family for over 40 years, or visit our Archive and explore our extensive collections with a member of the expert team. “Drawing, even for people who cannot draw, even for people not trying to produce a good drawing, makes you look more intensely.” Henry Moore Although Henry Moore is arguably best known as a sculptor, he was an exceptionally talented and prolific draughtsman, producing a body of nearly 7,500 drawings over seven decades. This new exhibition will trace his career on paper from the 1920s through to the 1980s and explore the many different ways in which Moore used drawing. From his famous Shelter Drawings and Sheep Sketchbook to his textile designs, book covers, portaits and sculpture studies, this new exhibition will show your group a new and colourful side to Moore and his work.