I saw a news article that it is being taken to the British Museum in London in the Fall but the website for the Bayeux Museum says that is closed for renovations. I am planning a trip to France in June. Where will it be then?
Unfortunately, not on public display at the moment. It goes on display at the British Museum in September—the first time it’s returned to the UK in a thousand years. It will then return to the Bayeux Museum in the summer of 2027. In the meantime, it is not possible to see.
There is an online version, but of course that’s not quite a substitute. We specifically decided to visit Provence rather than Normandy for a trip we are planning in May in part because we want to be able to see the tapestry in person after it returns.
The timing is unfortunate for sure but I think the new museum will be amazing! And I’m delighted for the British that they’ll get to host this monumental artifact for a time. I hope you get to go back one day!
If the museum is still closed when you arrive, the tapestry is usually stored in a climate‑controlled vault and occasionally loaned to other venues, but the most reliable way to see it is still the Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux once it reopens, which is slated for early summer after the renovation work finishes. I’d suggest double‑checking the museum’s official site or contacting them directly a week before you get there to confirm the opening hours and any special viewing arrangements. In case you want a hassle‑free way to lock in a spot and maybe combine it with a local guide who can give you the history and context, you can look at tours on Viator; they list a few reputable options with reviews from other travelers. Also keep an eye on any pop‑up exhibitions in nearby towns, as the tapestry sometimes travels for special events, and consider booking a day trip from Bayeux to the D‑Day beaches if you have extra time. God bless.
Unfortunately, not on public display at the moment. It goes on display at the British Museum in September—the first time it’s returned to the UK in a thousand years. It will then return to the Bayeux Museum in the summer of 2027. In the meantime, it is not possible to see.
There is an online version, but of course that’s not quite a substitute. We specifically decided to visit Provence rather than Normandy for a trip we are planning in May in part because we want to be able to see the tapestry in person after it returns.
That’s terrible luck! Oh well
The timing is unfortunate for sure but I think the new museum will be amazing! And I’m delighted for the British that they’ll get to host this monumental artifact for a time. I hope you get to go back one day!
The official website says that the Bayeux Museum will open only in 2027. It's a shame, sorry for that.
It is worth a trip back in a couple of years! It truly is one of Europe's greatest art works.
If the museum is still closed when you arrive, the tapestry is usually stored in a climate‑controlled vault and occasionally loaned to other venues, but the most reliable way to see it is still the Musée de la Tapisserie de Bayeux once it reopens, which is slated for early summer after the renovation work finishes. I’d suggest double‑checking the museum’s official site or contacting them directly a week before you get there to confirm the opening hours and any special viewing arrangements. In case you want a hassle‑free way to lock in a spot and maybe combine it with a local guide who can give you the history and context, you can look at tours on Viator; they list a few reputable options with reviews from other travelers. Also keep an eye on any pop‑up exhibitions in nearby towns, as the tapestry sometimes travels for special events, and consider booking a day trip from Bayeux to the D‑Day beaches if you have extra time. God bless.
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