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18 Sep 2023

A Royal Launch

HRH The Princess Royal launches a unique educational programme at the River & Rowing Museum.

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A young boy, seen from behind, looks up to the ceiling of the Rowing Gallery where lots of boats are hanging above his head. Other children are exploring the gallery in the background.
28 Feb 2025

A Rallying Call for the River & Rowing Museum

The River & Rowing Museum Foundation is embarking on a significant restructuring amid our ongoing financial challenge, which is largely related to the upkeep of our building.

21 Oct 2024

River & Rowing Museum Celebrates a Year of Turning Challenge into Opportunity

Reflections as we submit our Annual Accounts for the 2023/2024 year.

A view of Henley-on-thames with with rowers and church in background
9 Sep 2024

Council Tree Felling Notice

Please note, Henley Town Council will be felling a diseased tree in front of the Museum on 12th September. We will remain open and safe to visit via the car park entrance.

4 Sep 2024

STATEMENT FROM STEVE O’CONNOR, DIRECTOR OF THE RIVER AND ROWING MUSEUM, ON THE PASSING OF TOM WEIL

"We are deeply saddened by the passing of Tom Weil, a remarkable rowing historian, collector, and philanthropist, who played an enormous role in preserving the heritage of rowing. Tom's contributions to the River and Rowing Museum are immeasurable..."

27 Jun 2024

BBC Coverage of The Games at Henley Exhibition

See what the BBC had to say about our new exhibition, The Games at Henley.

30 Apr 2024

Redisplay of Sir Steve Redgrave Portrait

We are proud to announce that we will soon be redisplaying Justin Mortimer’s portrait of Sir Steve Redgrave, following a loan by the Edington Charitable Trust. 

26 Apr 2024

Strategy Launch

We are excited to announce the launch of the Museum's new Strategy 2024-27 which addresses how we will steer the Museum through the next three years.

7 Mar 2024

Further News Coverage of Flooding in Henley

Steve our Director has been further sharing his thoughts on the recent flooding and how to tackle it. Read the article with the link below.

1 Mar 2024

Guardian Article on Flooding at the Museum

The Museum was in The Guardian this week, with Steve our Director sharing his thoughts on the recent flooding. Read the article with the link below.

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7 Feb 2024

Museum Update: February 7th 2024

This week, Director Steve O'Connor talks about funding, some of his favourite items in the Rowing Gallery, school visits, Henley Youth Festival and a snippet on what we have planned for future exhibitions.

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2 Feb 2024

Museum Update: February 2024

Get up to date with the latest Museum news in this video update from our Director, Steve O'Connor.

A cafe scene with tables and chairs in bare wood, a rowing boat behind the counter and leafy green pot plants
12 Jan 2024

The Rowing Room Café

Enjoy delicious food and drinks in our new café, including baked goods from award-winning baker, Tim Goodwin.

Never Miss The Boat

Two men and a woman using tin plates to row a canoe in the 1930s
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