Louvre museum 'running out of steam', says new director
Summary
The Louvre museum in Paris is facing serious problems with its old buildings and equipment, making it hard to keep up its operations. Its new director, Christophe Leribault, said the museum needs more money for repairs and upgrades after issues like a major jewelry theft, strikes, and maintenance problems.Key Facts
- The Louvre’s facilities and equipment are old and need urgent upgrading.
- Christophe Leribault became the Louvre’s director in February 2026.
- A $100 million daylight jewelry theft happened in October 2025, exposing weak security.
- The museum welcomes about nine million visitors each year.
- The Louvre has had strikes, a ticket fraud scheme costing about 10 million euros, and other maintenance problems like water leaks.
- Leribault told a Senate committee that the museum is running out of money for investments.
- The Louvre is located in a large historic palace on the Seine River in central Paris.
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