Strike on October 2: some rooms in the Louvre Museum closed due to industrial action

The strike on October 2, 2025 is also affecting cultural institutions in Paris. This Thursday morning, the Musée du Louvre announced on its official website that"certain rooms of the museum are exceptionally closed" due to the industrial action. The nationwide strike is disrupting the opening of the famous Paris museum, and is likely to leave many visitors disappointed.

This social movement follows the economic policies announced by the current government: unions and the French are protesting against the planned budgetary measures and demanding more resources for public institutions, as well as better salaries and living conditions in France.

What does this mean for visitors?

The Musée du Louvre remains open and accessible to ticketed visitors, according to its normal opening hours. The forced closure of certain rooms should not have a major impact on planned visits. However, should the situation change and the museum have to close entirely, Louvreguarantees an"automatic refund" for tickets purchased for that day. This applies to both individual tickets and those for organized groups.

This strike comes at a time when Paris museums are already under strain. Since September, several days of strike action have disrupted the opening of various museums and monuments. What's more, last June, the Louvre had already experienced a temporary closure due to a spontaneous strike by staff denouncing overtourism and worsening working conditions. Reception and security staff protested against the museum's overcrowding and understaffing.

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This mobilization is part of a wider social sequence affecting all sectors. After the inter-union strikes of September 10 and September 18, the social movement continues. We can expect further days of protest in the coming weeks: Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has yet to name a government, and present a general policy speech. The French could therefore be led to strike again, depending on the head of government's next decisions.

Parisian art and culture lovers are advised to check that their museum or monument is open before travelling, as disruptions may change during the day. The official websites of cultural institutions publish real-time information on their opening status.