Southeast Asia Information Port (www.dnyxxg.com) – The Louvre Museum in France announced on the 5th (local time) that it expects to receive 9 million visitors in 2025. The Louvre also experienced another strike that day.
The Louvre disclosed data through French media on the 5th, indicating that visitor numbers have recovered to and slightly exceeded the 2023 level (8.9 million visitors). Visitor numbers declined in 2024 due to the Paris Olympics, primarily because museum opening hours were restricted by the Games, and many roads were closed to the public, affecting visitor access.
Data shows that in 2025, foreign visitors will account for 73% of the Louvre's total visitors, with approximately 40% of these foreign visitors coming from outside the European Economic Area (EEA). The Louvre will raise ticket prices for visitors from outside the EEA from January 14th, from the current €22 to €32, an increase of 45%.
The Louvre's renewed strike on the 5th has been described by French media as bringing "new chaos" to the museum. Due to the strike, only some galleries at the Louvre were open that day, including the gallery displaying the world-famous painting "Mona Lisa."
It is currently unclear when the strike will end. The Louvre's official website states that "due to special circumstances," some galleries may remain temporarily closed on the 7th. The Louvre experienced a strike last month, with the union demanding improved working conditions for employees and emergency repairs to the museum. Furthermore, due to the high number of visitors, the union also requested additional staff to alleviate workload pressure.
In October 2025, the Louvre suffered a major theft, with eight pieces of jewelry stolen from the "Apollo Gallery," which displays the French royal family's jewelry and diamond collection. Police investigations led to the arrest of several suspects, but the stolen jewelry remains unaccounted for. (End)
