The Musée du Louvre, the world's most visited museum, was forced to close on Monday morning when staff walked off the job to protest against overcrowded galleries and “worsening visiting conditions”.

Louvre Museum in Paris closed unexpectedly because of a staff strike. Thousands of tourists were left outside. Workers protested overwhelming crowds and poor conditions. The museum houses famous artworks like Mona Lisa and Venus de Milo.

As the old saying goes, "Hang it in the Louvre." Every day, thousands flock to The Louvre Museum in Paris, France, to see the most iconic museum in the world and get a glimpse of the art inside it. On Monday,

A spontaneous strike by Louvre employees in Paris led to the museum's temporary closure, citing overcrowding and poor working conditions, highlighting overtourism's impact.

Louvre Museum in Paris unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, leaving tourists stranded. Workers cite unbearable conditions from overcrowding, understaffing, and inadequate facilities. While a 10-year renovation plan exists,

In the wake of that growing movement, workers at the Louvre reportedly spontaneously decided to walk out during a standard staff meeting on Monday, per the AP. Gallery attendants, ticket takers, and security all refused to operate their posts, complaining that the crowds have become unmanageable and the museum is understaffed.