Tickets for the British Museum's blockbuster Bayeux Tapestry exhibition will go on sale to the general public next week, with standard prices starting at £33. However, visitors can secure entry at a fraction of that cost by choosing off-peak times or using discount schemes.
Exhibition Dates and Ticket On-Sale
The medieval masterpiece, depicting the 1066 Battle of Hastings, will be displayed at the British Museum from September 10, 2026, through July 2027. General booking for the period September to December opens on July 1 via the British Museum website. Members can book immediately. Tickets for January to July 2027 will be released later in the year.
The tapestry, believed to have been created by nuns in Canterbury shortly after the battle, has not been in Britain for 900 years. Its loan from France marks the first successful attempt after centuries of requests.
Ticket Pricing and Discounts
Standard adult tickets cost £33, or £36.50 with a donation. Cheaper options include:
- Off-peak (term-time weekdays, 3.30pm–4.20pm): £27 (without donation) or £30.50 (with donation)
- Super off-peak: £25 (without donation) or £28.50 (with donation)
- Students aged 16–18, jobseekers, and disabled visitors: £25
- National Art Pass holders: £13.50 off-peak, £12.50 super off-peak
Children aged 16 and under can enter for free when accompanied by an adult. Museum officials said the decision was made because the tapestry is part of the Key Stage 3 history curriculum.
Free Entry for Members
British Museum members enjoy free access to all paid exhibitions. Membership starts at £82 per year. Members can already book tickets for the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
According to the museum, the tapestry was commissioned by the Bishop of Bayeux, half-brother of William the Conqueror, and most historians agree it was created in England before being taken to France.
