The spectacular Tour de France Grand Depart takes place in Lille on Saturday 5 July, as the world-famous cycle race visits ...

The results range from faithful reproductions to complete reinventions of renowned works by artists such as Delacroix, Goya and Vermeer ...

Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi charts a standout course in 2025 with record tourism, cultural milestones, and forward-looking sustainability and luxury initiatives.

The National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) has loaned Juan Luna's “Una Bulaqueña” to the Louvre Abu Dhabi (LAD) in the United Arab Emirates, where it will be displayed until June 2026. According to ...

Discover the Louvre Museum's rich history, cultural significance, and fascinating facts. Explore its transformation from a medieval fort to a world-renowned art institution, home to iconic ...

Seine Cooling: Discover how Paris's underground network keeps the Louvre museum and other storied landmarks cool using river water, combating heatwaves sustainably.

PARIS, France — As Paris braces for a heatwave this weekend, a little-known network of underground pipes will be cooling the Louvre museum and other storied landmarks using water from the River Seine.

“Overcrowding and understaffing are the main issues being raised,” the spokesperson said. The Louvre Museum, which houses one of the most celebrated artworks, the Mona Lisa, welcomed nearly 9 million ...

The Louvre, the world’s most visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, remained closed for several hours on June 16 – not by war, not by terror, but by its own exhausted ...

The world's most visited museum forced to close due to 'too many tourists' The walk out followed a monthly union staff meeting, involving gallery attendants, security guards, and ticket agents.

Smithsonian Institution, Washington, D.C. The Smithsonian is the world’s largest research and museum complex, with 19 museums and galleries, the National Zoological Park, and various research ...

The Louvre Museum in Paris, home to the Mona Lisa, unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, leaving tourists stranded. Workers cite unbearable conditions from mass tourism, understaffing, and ...