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flag The Henley River and Rowing Museum will close due to financial struggles, preserving its collection for a possible future smaller museum.

flag 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. flag 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. flag The museum, which welcomed over two million visitors and served 100,000 schoolchildren, is praised for its cultural impact. flag Staff will depart, and efforts are underway to preserve the collections, possibly through a future smaller museum in Henley. flag While the current building remains architecturally significant, its size and outdated systems make upkeep unsustainable. flag The museum’s mission may continue in a new form, with exploration ongoing.

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