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British Museum to Display Bayeux Tapestry in 2026 Loan

9/10/2026

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British Museum Displays Tapestry

The British Museum will display the Bayeux Tapestry on loan from France as part of a trilateral loan.
The exhibition runs from September 10 2026 to July 11 2027.
King Charles and President Emmanuel Macron opened the show.
Ticket sales topped £2.5 million after selling out within hours.
The British government insured the 70-metre embroidery for £800 million (? €932 million or $1 billion).

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British Museum Displays Tapestry

The British Museum will display the Bayeux Tapestry on loan from France as part of a trilateral loan.
The exhibition runs from September 10 2026 to July 11 2027.
King Charles and President Emmanuel Macron opened the show.
Ticket sales topped £2.5 million after selling out within hours.
The British government insured the 70-metre embroidery for £800 million (? €932 million or $1 billion).

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