Louvre Museum Temporarily Closes Campana Gallery Due to Structural Safety Concerns Amid Recent Security Challenges

Nov 18, 2025 02:26 am CST

The Louvre Museum has closed its Campana Gallery housing ancient Greek ceramics after structural weaknesses were discovered in ceiling beams. This closure follows recent security challenges including a $102 million jewelry heist and comes amid growing concerns about the physical condition of the historic building, where temperature variations and water leakage threaten artwork preservation in the world's most visited museum.