The Louvre in Paris was forced to close on Monday (June 16) after staff went on strike due to the 'untenable' working conditions, with further strikes threatened

The Louvre strike, though sudden, was not without cause. Workers described 'untenable' conditions worsened by overcrowding, chronic understaffing, and crumbling infrastructure. With nearly 8.7 million visitors last year—more than double what its current systems were designed to handle—the Louvre has become emblematic of cultural landmarks pushed to their limits.

The Louvre Museum closed after staff walked out over overcrowding, decaying infrastructure and deep funding cuts, leaving visitors locked out in protest

El Louvre, el museo más visitado del mundo y un símbolo global de arte, belleza y resistencia, ha resistido guerras, terrorismo y pandemias,

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,

The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, remained shuttered Monday — not by war but by its own exhausted staff, who say the institution in Paris is crumbling from within.

Thousands of angry tourists waited for hours outside the Louvre on Monday morning after the Paris museum's staff staged a surprise strike.