The Louvre's rich history dates back to the 12th century, and it has undergone many transformations over the centuries, but its shutdown is significant.

The world's most visited museum, the Louvre, closes its doors as staff strike due to overtourism concerns, highlighting the "Mona Lisa" display, which attracts 20,000 visitors daily.

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The Louvre has become a symbol of tourism pushed to its limits. As hotspots from Venice to the Acropolis race to curb crowds, the world’s most iconic museum, visited by millions, is hitting a ...

A spontaneous strike at the Louvre erupted during a routine internal meeting, as gallery attendants, ticket agents and security personnel refused to take up their posts.

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, 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 ...

Museums & Institutions Louvre’s Surprise Closure Sparks Tourist Outrage The world-famous Paris museum is struggling to cope with overcrowding and a deteriorating building.

The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, was closed for a few hours on June 16 after an impromptu staff strike.

Presented at the Louvre until July 28, the exhibit “Mamluks 1250–1517″ recounts “the glorious and unique history of this Egyptian Syrian empire, which represents a golden age for the Near ...

The Louvre in Paris is due to return 258 objects from the bequest of the German-born arts patron and socialite Adèle de Rothschild after they mistakenly ended up in the collection of the Paris ...

Abu Dhabi: Louvre Abu Dhabi ’s 2025-2026 season will showcase an ambitious lineup of exhibitions that span centuries and continents, bringing together diverse artistic traditions and ...