museum infrastructure
Louvre Museum Crisis: Water Leak Damages Hundreds of Egyptian Documents Following Major Jewel Heist
Dec 08, 2025 02:23 am CST
The prestigious Louvre Museum in Paris faces infrastructure challenges as a recent water leak damages 300-400 Egyptology documents, occurring just weeks after a $102 million jewelry heist. Museum officials confirm no irreplaceable artifacts were affected while announcing plans for system upgrades and ticket price increases for non-EU visitors to fund necessary improvements at the world's most-visited museum.
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.