British Museum announces changes to ease Bayeux Tapestry queues
Summary
The British Museum is making changes to improve visitor experiences at the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition because of long lines and overcrowding. These changes include longer opening hours, an audio guide, more seating, and better signs to help visitors.Key Facts
- The Bayeux Tapestry exhibition at the British Museum has seen very high demand, with over 100,000 tickets sold on the first day.
- Visitors have experienced long waits, some up to two hours, and some were turned away due to crowding and early museum closures.
- The museum apologized to visitors who missed the exhibition and will offer refunds and priority booking for future visits.
- From Monday, the museum will provide an audio guide, more seating, and clearer signs for visitors.
- The museum plans to extend its opening hours to help reduce queues, but the new hours are not yet announced.
- Tickets cost £33 during busy times and £27 off-peak, while children under 16 can enter free.
- The exhibition opened on September 10 and will run until July 2027.
- The Bayeux Tapestry is a 70-meter long embroidery showing the Norman conquest of England in 1066, on loan from France, and this is its first return to the UK in over 900 years.
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