SCHOOLS

The museum galleries are suited to the study of several areas of the curriculum including, Geography, Science and Design and Technology. There is something for all age groups at all key stages; from key stage one where simple interactives explain how a mill wheel is turned or real boats can be explored at first hand, to displays explaining the water cycle, water treatment and the supply of drinking water or the properties of materials such as iron, wood or fibre glass used to build boats.

Education Centre and Facilities
In addition to the public galleries, the museum building includes specific education areas, including a dedicated schools room, cloakroom, toilets and lunch room. The museum is set beside the river in beautiful meadow park land offering many opportunities for field work. Marsh lock is a short walk away and demonstrations can be arranged to show the lock in operation. Boat trips of about an hour between Marsh and Hambledon locks along the Henley reach can be booked through the museum.

Teachers Pack
Teachers support and resource packs targeted to specific keys stages and curriculum areas will be made available to teachers who are planning visits. All teachers wishing to make a booking with the museum will be invited on a pre-visit to meet education staff to discuss and plan their visit.

Teaching Resources for Key Stage Two
In the first year of opening the museum will offer a programme of bookable events and support to Key Stage Two in particular. The main curriculum areas covered will be;

Geography

1. The study of rivers and the water cycle

2. A comparison study between Henley, a historic riverside port, and you own local community.

Science

3. Understanding forces

4. Habitats and the food chain

Design and Technology

5. Materials and boat shape

A full programme of resource material and workshop date is available.

The Thomas Keller Library and Study Centre
The library and study centre will be open by appointment and will provide access to a collection of books, photographs and other printed materials about the River Thames, Rowing and the town of Henley. Teachers or students wanting to use this resource should contact the Education Officer.