The Latest Breaking News from the British Museum

Bayeux Tapestry ticket-holders evacuated from British Museum after smoke detected

Thousands of people were evacuated from the museum after smoke was detected in one of the galleries

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Unearthing the Bayeux tapestry’s 1,000 year journey to the British Museum

Crowds queued outside the British Museum this week, some dressed in medieval attire, for a first look at the Bayeux Tapestry, on display in England for the first time since it was made almost 1,000 years ago.

The Independent UK · Sep 12

Crowds flock to museum as Bayeux Tapestry goes on display

Special conservation and security measures are in place to ensure the safety of the tapestry.

Evening Standard · Sep 10

Macron tells King and PM ‘happy end, we’re here’ after Bayeux Tapestry tour

The dignitaries walked the length of the 70-metre masterpiece at the British Museum in London on Wednesday evening.

Evening Standard · Sep 2

King Charles and Camilla marvel at Bayeux Tapestry as it returns to Britain for first time in centuries

King and Queen joined by Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron to view 11th Century artwork at British Museum

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Watch live: King and Queen speak after historic Bayeux Tapestry viewing with Macron and Burnham

Watch live as King Charles and Queen Camilla join Emmanuel Macron and Andy Burnham to visit the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum on Wednesday (2 September).

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Visiting French president will join King Charles III and prime minister to see Bayeux Tapestry

French President Emmanuel Macron is expected to arrive in London to meet new Prime Minister Andy Burnham and visit the Bayeux Tapestry at the British Museum

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Charles and Camilla to view Bayeux Tapestry with Macron and Burnham

The 70-metre embroidered artwork, which is more than 900 years old, is on loan from France as part of a historic agreement with the British Museum.

The Independent UK · Sep 2

Sir Michael Palin and David Olusoga to star in BBC Bayeux Tapestry documentary

The tapestry depicts the 1066 Norman invasion and Battle of Hastings

The Independent UK · Sep 1

Bayeux Tapestry: Macron to open London exhibition

"A particularly significant moment, initiated by the President of the Republic to strengthen Franco-British relations", according to the Elysée. The French president thus intends to "highlight" the "exceptional loan" he personally approved in 2025.

Euronews · Aug 28