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British Museum Extends Hours to Cut Bayeux Tapestry Queues

By Drooid · Oct 5, 2026, 12:02 PM UTC · How we work

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British Museum is extending opening hours to cut queues at its Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
The museum added an audio guide, clearer signage and extra seating to improve visitor flow.
Visitors turned away after a private event will receive full refunds and priority rebooking.
Ticket demand set a record with 100,000 passes sold on the first day in July.

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Story summary

British Museum is extending opening hours to cut queues at its Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
The museum added an audio guide, clearer signage and extra seating to improve visitor flow.
Visitors turned away after a private event will receive full refunds and priority rebooking.
Ticket demand set a record with 100,000 passes sold on the first day in July.