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The River & Rowing Museum has an interesting and varied programme of special exhibitions, family events, adult and children’s workshops and art courses.
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Designed by David Chipperfield and located on the banks of the River Thames in Henley on Thames, the Museum celebrates and explores four core themes – Rivers, Rowing, Henley and Wind in the Willows – through a wide variety of exhibitions and events.
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The Museum offers a unique opportunity to combine an investigation of real objects from the collections with exploration and inspiration from the natural world, practical experiments and creative activities in the Arbib Education Centre. Sign up for our monthly newsletter here…
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A stunning contemporary building on the banks of the River Thames. Set amongst trees and meadows, the River & Rowing Museum offers a unique venue for conferences, parties or weddings. Have drinks on our beautiful terrace and dine in our stunning glass fronted Thames room.
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Explore the River & Rowing Museum’s collection of 20,000 items and find out more about it’s main themes – the international sport of rowing, the history of Henley on Thames, the story of the River Thames and the children’s book Wind in the Willows.
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Eggs are not only for eating – check out one of our most unusual rowing trophies!
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Attractive, inspiring gifts for all.
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10 years of the Henley Swim – hear the story behind the Henley Classic with founding member Jeremy Laming.
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As an independent Museum, we receive no funding from government and rely on membership and donations to achieve the Museum’s objectives. Click here to find out how to get involved.
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28 May, 10.30am – Make a swan money box inspired by the Museum’s Swan Upping Nest exhibition.
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Meet at the Museum! With stunning meeting rooms, great catering and AV facilities, the Museum offers a unique venue for your meeting or conference. Call us to find out more – 01491 415631
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The Museum is delighted to have acquired one of the beautiful Olympic torches used in the 2012 London Olympic Games relay…
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All new sessions giving you a taster of our brilliant Taylor Tug’s under 5s club…
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Icebergs and Icicles – discover the wildlife of the North Pole and take part in lots of fun activities!
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Find out how you can get involved at the River & Rowing Museum
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Freedom of the River – the story of adaptive rowing
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Get married at the Museum! Find out more about our amazing venue…
Visitor Information
The Museum is open 7 days a week
Summer (1 May – 31Aug) 10am – 5.30pm
Winter (1Sept – 30April) 10am – 5pm
Telephone: 01491 415600