Louvre Museum closed for 'exceptional reasons' after robbery
Share and Follow
The world-famous Louvre Museum in Paris is closed for the day after what a minister described as a robbery.
French culture minister Rachida Dati said investigations were under way after a robbery took place this morning.

“I am currently at the location with the museum staff and police,” she shared on X.

The courtyard of the Louvre museum in January. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus)

Meanwhile, the Musée du Louvre announced on the same platform that it would “remain closed today due to exceptional circumstances.”

According to the French newspaper Le Parisien, the culprits accessed the renowned museum and former palace through its facade facing the Seine, where construction is ongoing.

The report indicated that the intruders used a freight elevator to reach the intended room in the Apollo Gallery directly.

Breaking windows, they allegedly made off with “nine items from the jewelry collection of Napoleon and the Empress.”

The Louvre has a long history of thefts and attempted robberies. The most famous was in 1911, when the Mona Lisa vanished from its frame, stolen by Vincenzo Peruggia, a former worker who hid inside the museum and walked out with the painting under his coat. It was recovered two years later in Florence — an episode that helped make Leonardo da Vinci’s portrait the world’s best-known artwork.

In 1983, two Renaissance-era pieces of armour were stolen from the Louvre and only recovered nearly four decades later. The museum’s collection also bears the legacy of Napoleonic-era looting that continues to spark restitution debates today.

The Louvre is home to more than 33,000 works spanning antiquities, sculpture and painting — from Mesopotamia, Egypt and the classical world to European masters. Its star attractions include the Mona Lisa, as well as the Venus de Milo and the Winged Victory of Samothrace.

The Galerie d’Apollon, where Sunday’s theft reportedly took place, displays a selection of the French Crown Jewels.

The museum can draw up to 30,000 visitors a day.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Sporting Icons Rally Behind Danny Green to Amplify His Compelling Message

The campaign against the coward punch, spearheaded by Danny Green, has garnered…

Is Your Furry Friend a Secret Addict? Uncover What Scientists Reveal About Pets and Addiction

Dogs can become so attached to particular toys they display behaviour that…

Australian Telecom Giant Suffers Cyberattack, Compromising Data of 1,600 Customers

An Australian telecommunications provider has fallen victim to a cyber intrusion, affecting…

Ceasefire Faces Crucial Test Amid Allegations of Attack by Israel Against Hamas

Israel says it has responded to an attack on Israeli forces in…

Melbourne Protests Lead to Hospitalization of Police Officers in CBD

In Melbourne, a confrontation between anti-immigration demonstrators and opposing factions resulted in…

Ex-NRL Premiership Champion Faces Court-Ordered Restrictions Following AVO Filing by Wife

<!– <!– <!– <!– In a recent legal development, former Manly Sea…

Massive Storms and Hailstones Leave Thousands Without Power: Statewide Chaos Unfolds

Queensland residents are waking up without electricity this morning after a night…

Gold and Silver Prices Surge: Public Alert Issued Amid Market Volatility

In recent days, hundreds have been lining up outside retailers across Australia,…