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Eleanor Henry Reed
Collection Study Center

The Eleanor Henry Reed Collection Study Center at Henry Art Gallery. Photo: Jonathan Vanderweit.

If there’s something in our collection you would like to see, you don’t have to wait for a curator to put it on display. The Eleanor Henry Reed Collection Study Center makes our permanent collection accessible to everyone. This resource enables scholars, educators, students, artists, and the community in general to connect more directly with the Henry and our collection.

On View For You

Much of our collection — paintings, sculpture, ceramics, costumes and textiles, prints and drawings, and photographs — is available to view by appointment Tuesday-Friday from 10 AM to 4 PM.
For those who want to go deeper, the Study Center also offers access to object and artist files, a reference library of more than 5,000 volumes, and a computer station with collection search tools. It’s an invaluable resource to discover the stories behind the objects and the artists who created them.
To ensure the safety of our visitors and staff, the Study Center is open to individuals and groups of 15 or less by advance appointment. Prior to making an appointment, use the online collection database and other collection resources to make your selection. You may request up to 20 objects from the collection for viewing; however, not all objects may be available due to age, size, fragility, and accessibility. Please ask if you need any help — we’re happy to guide your selection process and answer any questions.



Schedule Your Visit

If you are interested in visiting the Study Center, please read this document outlining our policies. To make an appointment, please complete this form at least two weeks in advance of your planned visit. We will contact you within three business days to discuss your request. Questions can be directed to Ann Poulson, Associate Curator of Collections, at contact-collections@henryart.org.