Bayeux Tapestry exhibition hit by chaos as visitors turned away

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 26 Sept, 14:18 · Archive

The British Museum's Bayeux Tapestry exhibition has caused chaotic queues and visitor delays since opening in September.

The British Museum has apologised after unprecedented demand for its Bayeux Tapestry exhibition led to long queues and some visitors being turned away. The 1,000-year-old embroidery, on public display outside France for the first time, opened on 10 September with tickets sold out for the remainder of the year. One visitor reported waiting over two hours beyond his scheduled entry time.

How it is being reported

• Bayeux Tapestry fans are turned away or forced to wait hours as British Museum bans photography and apologises for chaotic queuesDaily Mail · 26 Sept, 13:59
• Bayeux Tapestry visitors turned away after chaotic queues as British Museum forced to apologiseGB News · 26 Sept, 01:04

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