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The Heroes of the Louvre: our review of the historical drama starring Kad Merad

The Heroes of the Louvre, by Élie Chouraqui, hits cinemas on September 9, 2026. Our take on this intense historical drama starring Kad Merad, weaving together family heroism, heritage and memory.

A free after-hours at the Louvre Museum: the date for the next October visit.

Here's the monthly insider deal you can count on: the Louvre opens its doors for free to all visitors on the first Friday after 6 p.m. each month. The next date to note is October 2, 2026.

The Louvre reveals its art studios and secrets for Heritage Days 2026

Event for Heritage Days! On Saturday, September 19 and Sunday, September 20, 2026, the Louvre Museum’s art studios in Paris will open their doors to the public for a rare appearance (registration required). A chance to learn more about their unique know-how. It is also an opportunity to explore the architecture of the iconic Parisian museum! Reservations are open, here’s what to expect this weekend.

Did you know? You can take art history courses at the Louvre in Paris.

In Paris, the École du Louvre offers the general public art history courses, open to non-students, in the heart of the Louvre Palace each year, from September to June. The museum also hosts free lectures on occasion. A perfect way to become an authority on art history!

Louvre Summers 2026: the open-air arts festival between the Pyramid and the Tuileries

This summer, dive into the Louvre Museum’s new open-air festival edition, where extraordinary artistic performances unfold between the Louvre Pyramid and the Tuileries Garden, from June 20 to July 25, 2026.

Louvre Summers 2026: Paris Orchestra concert under the Pyramid canceled

Scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026, under the Louvre Pyramid, the Orchestre de Paris’ free concert has been canceled due to the heatwave alerts issued for this weekend.

Louvre Photo, when the museum inspires photographers: an original exhibition at the Louvre Museum

The Louvre Museum presents an unconventional exhibition and staging itself through photography, in a special route to be seen from November 4, 2026 to May 3, 2027.

Sculpting Color: Spanish Baroque Sculpture Lands at the Louvre

The Louvre presents a selection of 23 Spanish 17th‑century sculptures loaned by Valladolid’s Museo Nacional de Escultura. The exhibition "Sculpting Color" runs in the Hall Napoléon from October 7, 2026 to January 25, 2027.

This 17th-century Spanish painter is finally on display at the Louvre.

The Louvre Museum is devoting a major retrospective to Francisco de Zurbarán, a leading figure in 17th-century Spanish painting. So we’re pulling out the calendar to note this first-ever exhibition, which will be staged in the Napoléon Hall from October 7, 2026 to January 25, 2027.

Paradiso Cinema Louvre 2026: the lineup for the free festival

Cinéma Paradiso Louvre returns from July 1 to 4, 2026 to the Louvre’s Cour Carrée with free outdoor screenings, concerts, premieres, and guests such as Wes Anderson, Joachim Trier and Léa Mysius.

July 14, 2026 in Paris: the Louvre Museum closed for Bastille Day celebrations

In France, the national holiday is celebrated on July 14, 2026. Normally, the Louvre Museum offers free admission by reservation. However, July 14 falls on a Tuesday this year, the museum’s regular weekly closing day.

Musée du Louvre: discover the artistic and tourist heart of the capital

The Musée du Louvre, one of the capital's must-see museums, promotes French and European culture through its many masterpieces on display, as evidenced by the 8 million visitors a year who come to contemplate the smile of the Mona Lisa or the fervor of Liberty Guiding the People. A place steeped in history, where art has been flourishing for two centuries already, to discover if you're staying in Paris!

Quirky sketches at the Louvre during an extraordinary late-night edition for the Night of Museums!

The Louvre Museum is taking part in the 2026 Night of Museums this Saturday, May 23, 2026, and will warmly welcome visitors for a free, special nocturnal edition at this iconic Parisian venue. But be warned, you must register in advance to participate! So, ready for this 22nd edition?

Primordial Water: the Louvre’s exhibition exploring Mesopotamian myths — our photos

The Louvre Museum in Paris presents The Primordial Water, an exhibition on water in ancient Mesopotamia, running from May 20, 2026 to March 15, 2027. Archaeological artifacts, myths, and irrigation show how this resource shaped the region’s earliest societies.

Louvre: Meet the winner of the architecture competition for transforming the Museum

The Louvre Museum has just unveiled, on May 18, 2026, the architects chosen to transform its entrance via the Colonnade. Discover this Louvre Nouvelle Renaissance project, which promises to reconnect the monument with the city. We’ve got all the details.

ORLAN at the Louvre: three free encounters with a leading figure in contemporary art

The Louvre hands the floor to ORLAN for three free "Artist Lessons" on 22 May, 12 June and 25 September 2026. Through images, the body, censorship and the artists' responsibility, this leading figure in contemporary art invites a rereading of the museum's masterpieces in light of today's questions.

Michelangelo / Rodin: Sculptors in a head-to-head encounter in a major Louvre museum exhibition

The Louvre Museum brings two great masters of sculpture into dialogue in an exhibition that takes us behind the secrets of creation: from April 15 to July 20, 2026, don't miss "Michelangelo / Rodin".

Martin Schongauer: The Beau Martin painting exhibition at the Louvre Museum, photos

Discover Martin Schongauer, a German painter from the Middle Ages whose talent has endured through the centuries. The Louvre Museum is staging a retrospective devoted to this "Bel immortel," from April 8 to July 20, 2026.

JEMA 2026: the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden showcase their artisans in Paris

During the European Heritage Crafts Days, the Louvre Museum and the Tuileries Garden will open their art workshops to the public free of charge on the weekend of April 11 and 12, 2026.

Yoga in Parisian museums: Unwind your body and mind amid extraordinary masterpieces

For unique wellness experiences, try practicing yoga inside a Parisian museum! Several cultural institutions, such as the Louvre and the Museum of Modern Art, regularly offer these sessions, allowing visitors to combine art appreciation with fitness in a one-of-a-kind setting.