People wait for the Louvre museum to open, Paris, December 18, 2025. THIBAULT CAMUS / AP
Staff at the Louvre voted against continuing their strike on Friday, December 19, union representatives told Agence France-Presse, ending three days of disruption that have added to the problems of the world's most-visited museum. Management said the Louvre, which was the victim of an embarrassing daylight heist on October 19, would open "as normal" on Friday.
The former royal palace and its 400 rooms were shut to visitors all day on Monday, causing frustration for thousands of festive holidaymakers hoping to catch a glimpse of the Mona Lisa and other works. The museum was closed for its usual day off on Tuesday and then re-opened only partially on Wednesday and Thursday as disgruntled staff pressed their demands for more recruitment and better maintenance of the vast complex of buildings.
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Louvre unions call strike over work conditions and need for building repairs
