Overwhelmed and understaffed, the Louvre shuts its doors — a warning sign for global overtourism

Explained: Why The Louvre Has Shut Down And What The Staff Is Demanding

The Louvre's rich history dates back to the 12th century, and it has undergone many transformations over the centuries, but its shutdown is significant.

Louvre staff’s work stoppage shutters museum in Paris for hours

The closure was due to a "social movement" started by staff, a spokesman said. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Louvre temporarily shuts down as employees strike

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and home to the iconic Mona Lisa, abruptly shut its doors on Monday in France for a few hours after staff members launched a spontaneous strike to protest unmanageable working conditions and surging visitor numbers. Frustrated tourists, many of whom had their Paris trips planned for months, were left standing in long, unmoving lines, bewildered, and without explanation. Tourists wait outside the Louvre…

Louvre museum in Paris closes amid staff protest over crowds of tourists

The Louvre, home to the Mona Lisa and other iconic works of art in Paris, closed abruptly Monday as the museum's staff staged an impromptu strike over large crowds of tourists and understaffing.

Louvre shut down by spontaneous staff strike over 'untenable' working conditions

The Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, on Monday was brought to a halt by its own striking staff, who say the institution is crumbling under the weight of mass tourism.

Louvre Museum Shutters as “Exhausted” Staff Go on Strike

Thousands of visitors to the Louvre Museum in Paris were stuck in hours-long lines outside the institution today, June 16, when the museum shuttered for part of the day due to an unplanned staff strike. The spontaneous work stoppage, which involved gallery attendants and reception and security workers, focused on claims of poor working conditions exacerbated by overcrowding and a staff shortage. The wildcat strike came after French President Emm…