Louvre museum shuts down due to staff strike over mass tourism

Jun 16 2025 by Fast Company

It’s rare for the Louvre to close its doors.

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, has withstood war, terror, and pandemic—but on Monday, it was brought to a halt by its own staff, who say the institution is crumbling under the weight of mass tourism.

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