The Bayeux Tapestry, a fragile 11th-century embroidery owned by the French state and normally housed in Bayeux, Normandy, began a temporary loan to the British Museum in July 2026 under a bilateral agreement tied to renovations at its home museum. It will be on public display in London from September 2026 through July 2027 before returning to France. French and UK officials have emphasized rigorous conservation protocols, climate-controlled transport, and close collaboration between experts to protect the artifact during its time abroad, with no reported delays or complications in the move so far. The loan is strictly time-limited, with French authorities publicly confirming its return once the exhibition concludes, making the 2027 timeline the central factor shaping trader expectations around resolution dates.