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The Henley River and Rowing Museum will close due to financial struggles, preserving its collection for a possible future smaller museum.
The River and Rowing Museum in Henley, open since 1998, will close after years of financial strain, including annual losses of £1 million, due to depleted funds, high maintenance costs, and rising expenses.
Trustees decided to shut down while funds allowed for a structured closure and relocation of its 35,000-item collection, which includes an Anglo-Saxon longboat and Olympic medals.
The museum, which welcomed over two million visitors and served 100,000 schoolchildren, is praised for its cultural impact.
Staff will depart, and efforts are underway to preserve the collections, possibly through a future smaller museum in Henley.
While the current building remains architecturally significant, its size and outdated systems make upkeep unsustainable.
The museum’s mission may continue in a new form, with exploration ongoing.
El Henley River and Rowing Museum cerrará debido a las dificultades financieras, preservando su colección para un posible futuro museo más pequeño.