Louvre boss warns of closure risk unless museum is 'repaired, updated and transformed'
Summary
The Louvre museum in France may have to close to the public if the government does not fund a major renovation and update. The museum’s director, Christophe Leribault, said repairs are needed to fix security problems, outdated facilities, and overcrowding, especially after a recent costly jewel heist.Key Facts
- The Louvre is the world’s most-visited museum, welcoming around nine million visitors last year.
- Director Christophe Leribault warned the museum could close without major repairs and upgrades.
- A $100 million jewel heist at the Louvre last year exposed serious security flaws.
- An 83 million euro security plan is underway, including new security roles and better cameras.
- The museum’s old plumbing, poor insulation, and crowded spaces need fixing.
- President Emmanuel Macron supports a 600 million euro overhaul, including a new entrance.
- French governments have struggled to approve budgets due to public spending limits and political challenges.
- Leribault says the problems are complex and require a full, interconnected renovation, not just surface fixes.
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