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River & Rowing Museum
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Mill Meadows
Henley-on-Thames
RG9 1BF
Oxfordshire
England
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Enjoying the 'In the Cox's Seat' interactive exhibit in the new Schwarzenbach International Rowing Gallery
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Collection details
Archaeology, Archives, Coins and Medals, Costume and Textiles, Decorative and Applied Art, Fine Art, Inland Waterways, Natural Sciences, Science and Technology, Social History, Sport
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Contact details
Main Switchboard (Tel)
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01491 415600
Education Department (Tel)
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01491 415605
Marketing Department (Tel)
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01491 415642
Events Co-ordinator (Tel)
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01491 415610
Curatorial Department (Tel)
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01491 415643
General information (Fax)
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01491 415601
General Enquiries
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museum@rrm.co.uk
Venue Hire
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events@rrm.co.uk
Education
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edbookings@rrm.co.uk
Website
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www.rrm.co.uk
What's On
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www.rrm.co.uk/topnav/whatson.htm
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Open
Open 7 days a week:
1 May to 31 August 10.00 to 17.30
1 September to 30 April 10.00 to 17.00
Museum Cafe open from 10.30 daily
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Closed
Closed Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
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Admission charges
Adult £7.00
Concession £6.00
Child £5.00
Family of 4 £20.00
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Description
Set on the banks of the River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, the award-winning River & Rowing Museum has three permanent galleries devoted to the River Thames, the international sport of rowing and the town of Henley on Thames.
Newly opened in summer 2006 is the Schwarzenbach International Rowing Gallery. This completely refurbished gallery full of interactive exhibits and video footage tells the story of international rowing from 19th Century professionals to modern Olympians. You can experience the thrill of racing at Henley Regatta in the world's only 'In the Cox's Seat' interactive experience.
There is also a permanent walk-through attraction of Kenneth Grahame's ‘The Wind in the Willows’. The famous illustrations of EH Shepard are brought to life in an enchanting recreation of the English classic.
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Collections description
The Museum has three main galleries devoted to the River Thames, the international sport of rowing and the town of Henley. There are also three special exhibition galleries, the Riverside Café, shop, Education Centre, library and function rooms.
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Key artists and exhibits
Rowing
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River Thames
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Henley on Thames
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Henley Royal Regatta
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Sport
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Olympic Games
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John Piper
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Articles
Save The Water Vole! A River & Rowing Museum Garden At Chelsea Flower Show
Treasures From The Thames Revealed In Henley
Flood Complications Force Museums And Galleries To Close
News In Brief - Week Ending July 9 2006
London's Changing Riverbanks At The River & Rowing Museum
Are You A Toad, Rat Or Weasel? The River & Rowing Museum Survey
Boris Johnson's New Job - A River & Rowing Museum Tour Guide
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Events
Our Neighbours from the Past: Stone Age to Saxon Treasures
; Exhibition
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General Information
Brochure or leaflet available with directions to museum
Pre-booking service for groups
Parking for coaches
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Collections
Specialist publications on collections available
Object identification and/or written enquiry service
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Public access available to collections information
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Disability Access
Events/teaching/resources for people with disabilities
Induction loops in exhibition spaces
Induction loops in lecture theatres
Large print information and/or interpretation
Parking for disabled available
Toilets for disabled
Touch exhibits and/or handling sessions
Wheelchair access to all public areas
Wheelchairs available for loan
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Children and Families
Activities for pre-school children
Baby changing facilities
Events and resources for children and families
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General Education
Adult lectures and courses held
Education facilities available
Member of staff available with responsibility for education
Reception and lunch facilities for educational groups
Teaching/resources available for HE/FE students
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Schools Education
Direct teaching services for schools
Primary school education service available
Printed/audio-visual information available for schools
Secondary school education service available
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Facilities
Facilities for private functions and events
Library
Library with public access
Meeting room available
Object study facilities available (enquire in advance)
Refreshments
Research facilities for academics
Restaurant
Shop
Study facilities
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Information published here was believed to be correct at the time it was prepared. Welsh language pages developed with CYMAL: Museums Archives and Libraries Wales, funded by the Welsh Assembly Government.
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