Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum: When are tickets available and how much are they?

"The Bayeux Tapestry is going on show at the British Museum later this year in what the attraction is calling the blockbuster show of our generation. The tapestry's return to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years this summer has attracted controversy given its age and frail condition. More than 77,000 people have signed a petition attempting to block the move of the artwork from its home at the Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux in Normandy, which is currently closed for renovation."

"Measuring 230 feet in length and 20 inches in height, the woven linen and wool cloth already has 24,000 stains, 16,000 creases, nearly 10,000 holes and 30 rips. There will be a reported cost to the taxpayer of 800 million if it encounters damage during its visit. Tickets to see the Bayeux Tapestry are due to go on sale on July 1 The tapestry will be laid flat for the first time in almost 200 years, due to concerns it could be damaged if hung from a display rail."

"Curators have said that the new arrangement will allow audiences to fully appreciate the scale of this spectacular and one-of-a-kind medieval embroidery. Tickets for the 40-minute experience are due to go on sale on July 1 on the museum's website, with the exhibition running from September 10 until July 2027. Members will be able to book tickets two weeks before they go on general sale, with prices ranging from 25 to 33 depending on the day and time of the visit - much higher the cost of the museum's recent samurai exhibition and current Hawaii exhibition."

"There will also be dedicated times set aside for school visits, and under-16s will be able to visit for free when accompanied by an adult. (left to right) Lord Peter Ricketts, French ambassador Helene Duchene, Nicholas Cullinan and George Osborne stand in front of the Piccadilly Circus advertising board announcing the date that tickets to the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition will go on sale The exhibition will also feature digital elements to bring the story to life, and will "

The Bayeux Tapestry is scheduled to be shown at the British Museum later this year, described as a blockbuster attraction. The tapestry is returning to the UK for the first time in nearly 1,000 years, drawing controversy over its age and fragile condition. A petition has gathered more than 77,000 signatures seeking to stop the move. The tapestry measures about 230 feet long and 20 inches high and already has extensive wear, including thousands of stains, creases, holes, and rips. The museum plans to lay it flat for the first time in almost 200 years to reduce risk. Tickets are set to go on sale July 1, with a 40-minute experience running from September 10 until July 2027, including digital elements and school visit times.

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