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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.

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.

Louvre: Exclusive Performance by the Paris Opera Ballet and VIP Access to the Exhibition in April

The Paris Opera Ballet takes the stage inside the Louvre’s Pyramid on April 18 and 19, 2026, as part of the exhibition "Michelangelo Rodin. Living Bodies." Eight dancers and five stars will mingle with the audience for a unique performance, followed by an exclusive after-hours tour of the installation once the museum closes.

The Louvre: Water leak and ticketing fraud add to the museum's growing troubles

The Louvre Museum in Paris is currently going through a turbulent time. Following a water leak on Friday, February 13, 2026, which damaged a mural, the museum has closed several galleries. Meanwhile, authorities have dismantled a ticket fraud ring operating within the institution.

The Imperial Crown of Empress Eugénie at the Louvre Museum: Its History and Unique Features

It has dominated the news headlines in recent months: the crown of Empress Eugénie was stolen from the Louvre Museum in October 2025. Discover the story behind this priceless piece of French heritage.

Louvre Museum: Empress Eugénie’s crown begins restoration process

The Louvre Museum announced on February 4, 2026, that it will begin restoring the coronet of Empress Eugénie, one of the few royal jewels still held in France and rescued from the theft that took place in October 2025. The restoration became possible after the piece was recovered—it was fragile but largely intact.

Strike at the Louvre: the museum remains closed on Monday, January 19, 2026

Employees at the Louvre Museum have unanimously agreed to extend their strike as of Monday, January 19, 2026. The Parisian institution remains shuttered to visitors, continuing a protest that began in mid-December over working conditions and pay.

Museums and monuments now more expensive for visitors outside the EU, including Sainte-Chapelle and the Opera.

Since January 13, 2026, five French cultural institutions have implemented differentiated pricing for non-European visitors. The Louvre, the Palace of Versailles, Château de Chambord, Sainte-Chapelle, and the Opéra Garnier now charge higher entrance fees for tourists from outside the European Union.

Yoga, dance, magic, stand-up: a series of unconventional nighttime activities at the Louvre Museum

As dusk falls on Friday evening, head to the Louvre Museum to rediscover its collections from a new perspective. Enjoy unique workshops and unconventional activities, in addition to the current exhibitions!

End of the strike at the Louvre: The Paris museum reopens to visitors

After four days of strike action, Louvre museum staff have decided to end their protest. Negotiations are ongoing, but the museum has reopened to visitors.

Musée du Louvre : des nocturnes supplémentaires à vivre pendant les vacances de Noël

Profitez de visites nocturnes supplémentaires pour visiter le musée du Louvre pendant ces fêtes de fin d'année à Paris, du 22 décembre 2025 au 3 janvier 2026. Réservez sans tarder !