Summary
The Louvre museum will increase ticket prices by 45% for most visitors from outside the European Union starting next year. This change aims to fund improvements to the museum's security and infrastructure. The price rise comes after criticism following a major jewelry theft in October.
Key Facts
- The Louvre will charge €32 ($37; £28) for tickets to most non-EU tourists starting 14 January.
- This price increase is expected to help raise funds for renovations and security upgrades.
- A significant heist occurred in October, with jewelry worth $102 million stolen from the museum.
- An audit highlighted problems with the Louvre's security and old infrastructure.
- The museum received nearly 9 million visitors in 2024, many from outside the EU, including the U.S. and China.
- More than 10% of visitors are from the U.S., and about 6% are from China.
- The museum plans to address issues of overcrowding and improve visitor facilities.
- French President Emmanuel Macron has supported higher entrance fees for non-EU residents in future years.
