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River & Rowing Museum

Fodor's Review:

The handsome River & Rowing Museum focuses not just on the history and sport of rowing but on the Thames and the town itself. One gallery interprets the Thames and its surroundings as the river flows from its source to the ocean; another explores Henley's history and the regatta. Galleries devoted to rowing display models and actual boats, from Greek triremes to lifeboats to sleek modern rowing boats. A Wind in the Willows exhibit evokes the settings of the famous children's book. David Chipperfield's striking building, combining traditional oak and modern steel, takes full advantage of its riverside location.

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