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Musée du Louvre: Emmanuel Macron announces plans to redesign the Paris museum by 2031

Is the Louvre in danger? After a warning from Laurence des Cars, director of the famous museum, Emmanuel Macron visited the site to announce various measures to safeguard the capital's emblematic heritage.

Musée du Louvre: a future entrance on the side of Perrault's Colonnade in the near future

A new entrance to the Louvre Museum? To relieve congestion at the iconic pyramid, the government confirmed this project at a press conference given by President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday January 28, 2025.

February vacations 2025: family workshops and mini-visits at the Louvre Museum

February is already winter vacation time! So, from February 15 to March 3, 2025, children will be spoilt for choice to keep them busy during the school vacations, especially at the Louvre Museum, where the program promises to be packed!

Journées internationales du film sur l'art 2025 at the Musée du Louvre

The Musée du Louvre will be hosting the 18th Journées internationales du film sur l'art from March 5 to 9, 2025. The event is organized around 3 main themes: Danser le musée, Mode et cinéma and Histoires d'art.

Cimabue: medieval Italian painting on show at the Louvre - our photos

The Musée du Louvre pays tribute to the revolutionary master of 13th-century Italian painting: Cimabue. The exhibition runs from January 22 to May 12, 2025.

Experiencing nature: the Louvre Museum recounts the meeting of art and science in Prague

The court of Emperor Rudolf II in Prague attracted many scientists and artists. The Musée du Louvre revisits this fertile period with the exhibition The Experience of Nature, on view from March 19 to June 30, 2025.

An exhibition on the Mamluks at the Musée du Louvre

The Musée du Louvre is devoting an exhibition to the Mamluk Sultanate, entitled "Mamlouks, 1250-1517", from April 30 to July 28, 2025. Through 260 works from international collections, immerse yourself in the fascinating history of this medieval empire that left its mark on Near Eastern art and culture.

La Nuit des fous: the closing night of the exhibition at the Musée du Louvre

On January 17, 2025, join us at the Musée du Louvre for an exceptional evening of art and madness, to mark the closing of the "Figures du fou" exhibition. The evening will feature dance, music and performances from all horizons.

Evenings at the Musée du Louvre: extended opening hours for the festive season

Take advantage of the festive season to discover the Louvre in a different way: from December 26, 2024 to January 4, 2025, the Paris museum will remain open until 9 pm.

Guillon Lethière, born in Guadeloupe: the Musée du Louvre retrospective exhibition unveiled

The Musée du Louvre honors an unjustly forgotten painter: from November 13, 2024 to February 17, 2025, come and discover the Guillon Lethière, born in Guadeloupe exhibition.

All Saints' Day vacation 2024 at the Louvre: activities and tours for children

This All Saints' Day, the Louvre is the place to be with the whole family! Here's the program of activities scheduled from October 19 to November 2, 2024.

Figures du fou at the Musée du Louvre: a zany exhibition to discover - our photos

Are you crazy? Yes, we are! Everyone's crazy in the Louvre Museum's new exhibition, Figures du Fou: du Moyen-Âge aux Romantiques, on view from October 16, 2024 to February 3, 2025. A plunge into the history of the madman and his representation through the ages.

Exhibition event Revoir Watteau at the Musée du Louvre, around the figure of Pierrot - our photos

Following restoration of the work, art lovers are invited to rediscover Antoine Watteau's masterpiece "Le Pierrot, dit Le Gilles" in a new exhibition at the Musée du Louvre, from October 16, 2024 to February 3, 2025. A character who has been the subject of much ink... And a lot of paint!

Unusual: why did a mummy in the Louvre Museum have to be scanned?

A 2,900-year-old mummy from the Louvre Museum was sent to Lens hospital for a few days to undergo a CT scan. A patient like no other, who could well be helping science in the process!

Where can you see the Victoire de Samothrace in Paris, the sculpture on display at the closing ceremony?

During the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the goddess Niké made numerous appearances. First on the Olympians' medals, on the Pont Alexandre III, but also during the closing ceremony, with the sculpture of La Victoire de Samothrace, visible in Paris!

Paris 2024 Olympics: Do I need a QR code on my Games Pass to go to the Museum in the grey zone?

As you know, in the run-up to the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, access to certain areas is restricted to ensure the safety of all. A gray zone has been set up from July 18 to 26, so if you're wondering whether the museum or monument you'd like to visit requires a Games Pass, we've got an update.

Masterpieces from the Torlonia Collection: a magnificent sculpture exhibition at the Musée du Louvre

Come and admire the treasures of ancient Rome, with a visit to the "Masterpieces from the Torlonia Collection" exhibition, at the Musée du Louvre, from June 26 to November 11, 2024.

Post Malone: an exceptional concert by the American rapper at the Louvre

Post Malone in concert in the Cour Carrée of the Louvre Museum? This is the musical event not to be missed in Paris on Tuesday, May 28, 2024. For those who can't make it, this live event will be livestreamed on Roblox.

Liberty Guiding the People: Delacroix's famous painting back on show at the Louvre

After several months of restoration, the painting "Liberty Guiding the People" is back on display at the Louvre, to the delight of visitors.

The Louvre by night: two evenings of art every Wednesday and Friday!

In your busy week, treat yourself to a moment of magic: the Musée du Louvre opens at night every Wednesday and Friday evening. The permanent collections and temporary exhibitions of the world's most beautiful museum await you!