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.
Opening Times:
1st March - 31st August 2025 09h00 - 18h30
Audio Guide available in 16 languages
Museum and Tapestry Price - 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
Boulevard Fabian Ware
14400 Bayeux
Opening Times: 10h00 - 12h30 14h00 - 18h00 Daily
Map highlights - the Cathedral, Tapestry and the Battle for Normandy museum.
