Bayeux Tapestry - Closing for Renovations 1st September 2025 - October 2027

The museum housing the famous tapestry depicting the Norman invasion of England in 1066 is due to close at the end of August 2025. 

From September 2025 until October 2027 the exhibition will be closed for a €38million renovation of the museum and conservation work on the tapestry. The exhibition is due to re-open in October 2027 to mark the millennium of the birth of William the Conqueror.  

The museum is located in central Bayeux not far from the Cathedral.

Reservations cannot be made in advance or online. Tickets have to be purchased at the museum, last admission is 45mins. before closing.

The website indicates the waiting time to purchase and visit the museum. 

https://www.bayeuxmuseum.com

The Battle for Normandy Museum is excellent - clearly showing visitors the creation of the bridge head on D-Day right through to the Germans retreating across the River Seine. Military equipment is on display plus arms, uniforms, films, photos and dioramas detailing the hard battles fought through the bocage, the destruction of many Normandy towns and villages ending with the surrender and annihilation of German forces in the 'Falaise Gap'. Throughout Normandy there are so many museums covering D-Day and the Battle for Normandy, this one I would definitely put in the Top 5 as if covers the whole Battle from June 6th - 31st August 1944.  

BAYEUX TAPESTRY

Opening Times: 

1st March - 31st August 2025  09h00 - 18h30

Audio Guide available in 16 languages

Museum and Tapestry - Adult 12.00€

Museum, Tapestry plus Battle for Normandy Museum - Adult 14.00€

Bayeux Tapestry Museum

13 Bis Rue de Nesmond

14400 Bayeux

+33 (0)231 512 550

BATTLE FOR NORMANDY MUSEUM

Opening Times: 

Daily: 10h00 - 12h30   14h00 - 18h00

Battle for Normandy Museum

Boulevard Fabian Ware

14400 Bayeux 

+33 (0)231 514 690

Map below highlights the locations of the Cathedral, Tapestry and the Battle for Normandy museum.