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British Museum bans visitors from photographing Bayeux Tapestry

The museum said stopping for photos was slowing traffic through the exhibition and causing backups as demand for the 70-meter embroidery surged.

Some ticket holders have reportedly been turned away from the exhibition because previous visitors had taken too long taking photos

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If you are planning a trip to London with a visit to the British Museum, know that you will no longer be able to photograph Bayeux's famous tapestry, the museum announced on Monday. Led by France, this medieval treasure is a victim of its success.

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The Art Newspaper broke the news on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
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