Written question asked by Helena Dollimore (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 July 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 1 September 2025. It was answered by Chris Bryant (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 September 2025 on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
Bayeux Tapestry
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, whether the British Museum will retain the ticketing revenue from the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition.
- Answer
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The government will not be increasing grant in aid funding for the Bayeux Tapestry display at the British Museum.
The British Museum will use the ticketing revenue from the Bayeux Tapestry exhibition to support the costs of putting on this major exhibition for the visiting public, along with the accompanying public programmes. The British Museum offers concessionary tickets, including free entry for under 16s to all of its exhibitions.
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 70212
- Session
- 2024-26
- Grouped for answer
- Yes
- Subjects
- British Museum Income Bayeux tapestry
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- 2025-09-06 00:21:35 +0100
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