Credit: Bayeux Museum
By Josie Goettel
A Rare Journey
In a historic decision, the President of France, Emmanuel Macron, has authorized a loan of the Bayeux Tapestry from its place in the Bayeux Museum to the British Museum in 2026.[1] This is the first time the tapestry returns to the UK in over 900 years.[2] While those in Britain are excited to see the tapestry back in the UK, many in France are opposed to the idea due to fears that the travel will cause irreparable damage to the work.[3] The tapestry was scheduled to be transported to temporary storage on September 18th, 2025, but was delayed due to protests and strikes in France.[4] It finally moved to storage on Friday, September 19th, 2025 and is scheduled for display in the British Museum for 10 months starting in the Fall of 2026.[5]
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