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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 ...

In an unprecedented event, the Louvre Museum in Paris unexpectedly closed on June 16, 2025, due to a staff strike. Employees protested against worsening conditions, understaffing, and overwhelming ...

In 2024, the Louvre Museum in Paris saw 8.7 million visitors, double its capacity. Staff say it lacks resting areas, has too few toilets, and becomes too hot in summer due to the glass pyramid.

Let us know. The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum, came to a standstill on Monday as its staff went on a strike in frustration with what they called overwhelming tourist crowds.

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, remained shuttered Monday — not by war, not by terror, but by its own exhausted staff, who say the ...

The Louvre Museum in Paris, home to Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa and other priceless works of art, was forced to open later than expected because of a labor strike on Monday, June 16. Thousands ...

The Louvre reopened at 2:30 p.m., a museum spokeswoman said. It was unclear which staff members returned to work. The museum closed at 6 p.m. and is scheduled to reopen on Wednesday morning.

Laurence des Cars, Louvre President, warned officials that the centuries-old building was in a dire state, characterized by water leaks and "worrying temperature swings which endanger the conservation ...

The fundraiser exceeded expectations, bringing in more than €1.4 million and surpassing its €1 million goal to fund the museum’s conservation, education and future exhibitions.

If you plan to visit the Louvre and a few more Parisian attractions, you’ll want to consider purchasing a Paris Museum Pass. Three passes are available, either for two days, four days, or six days.