The Wind in the Willows Gallery
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 creatures and landscapes provided the inspiration
behind this classic tale.
E.H. Shepard's famous illustrations are brought to life via 3-D
models that depict the adventures of Mr Toad, Ratty and their
friends. The Museum has exclusive rights to use the original images
by Shepard, who explored the meadows and willow-fringed river
around nearby Pangbourne in search of settings for these classic
illustrations.
The exhibition faithfully follows the original story line, using
theatrical lighting and sound techniques to transport visitors on a
journey through the whimsical world of The Wind in the
Willows.
As they make their way through the exhibition, interactive exhibits
and specially developed audio guides help visitors young and old
really feel a part of the story…. whether joining Ratty and Mole's
picnic on the riverbank, getting lost in the Wild Wood or evicting
the weasels from Toad Hall.
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