Exhibitions
Exhibitions
The Museum has three main galleries devoted to the River Thames, the international sport of rowing and the town of Henley on Thames.
The Wind in the Willows is a permanent exhibition that brings the story to life using 3D models, sets, music and an audio guide.
A programme of Special exhibitions in the Treasures gallery, Lord Kirkham gallery and on The Wall ensure there is always something new to explore, often providing unique or unexpected insights into one of our main themes.
Permanent Galleries
Special Exhibitions
Special Exhibitions
The Treasures Gallery, Sir Graham Kirkham Gallery and The Wall provide inspiring venues for a varied prog ...more
The Wind in the Willows Gallery
The Wind in the Willows
The permanent Wind in the Willows exhibition heralds the return of Mr Toad, Ratty, Badger and Mole to the banks of the River Thames, whose creature ...more
The Thames Gallery
Thames Gallery
The Thames Gallery is the largest of the River & Rowing Museum’s permanent galleries. It provides a unique interpretation of the River ...more
Schwarzenbach International Rowing Gallery
Schwarzenbach International Rowing Gallery
As you enter the Schwarzenbach International Rowing Gallery you'll see a striking contemporary painting by the entrance. This was paint ...more
The Invesco Perpetual Henley Gallery
Invesco Perpetual Henley Gallery
The Invesco Perpetual Henley Gallery tells the story of the town built by the river. From industry to arts, Civil War to sports, Henley has ...more
Current Exhibitions
Life by the Water
Life by the Water
13 June 2009 - 31 August 2009
A wonderful collection of work by members of the Henley Arts and Crafts Guild, capturing the spirit of livi ...more
Water Water Everywhere: Flooding on the Thames
6 June 2009 - 1 June 2010
Flooding has been affecting people's lives for centuries...find out more about why it happens and how you c ...more
Drift
Drift
4 April 2009 - 12 July 2009
Kirkham Gallery
The Kirkham Gallery at the River & Rowing Museum is holding a contemporary art instal ...more
The Rowing that China Forgot
The Rowing that China Forgot
June 2009 - May 2010
The foreign community in Shanghai enjoyed a rowing club from 1863 to 1940, situated just off the Bund near the old B ...more
Not So Dawdling: Magdalen's 150 years
Not so Dawdling: Magdalen's 150 years
June 2009 - May 2010
Oscar Wilde was one of its most famous members, but Magdalen College Rowing Club is probably best known as the engin ...more
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