Louvre Museum closes unexpectedly as overwhelmed staff protest dangerous crowd levels and deteriorating working conditions at ...

The Parisian powerhouse opened the competition on June 27 with aims to expand its storied space and ease its visitor congestion through a newly designed entrance and exhibition space for one of its ...

The Musée du Louvre expansion will build a new entrance and dedicated room for the Mona Lisa, to be selected in an ...

A group of Minot High School students recently returned from a whirlwind European trip that brought classroom lessons to life ...

Architects are being asked to submit proposals for a new entrance for the world’s most visited museum — and to create a new exhibition space for the Mona Lisa.

Elsewhere in Europe, tourism overcrowding has vexed Italy’s most popular sites including Venice, Rome, Capri and Verona, ...

Rail workers in one-day national stoppage throughout Greece demand investment to end appalling rail safety record; doctors in Spain join growing strike wave over falling living standards; municipal ...

“We can’t wait six years for help,” said Sarah Sefian, a front-of-house gallery attendant and visitor services agent. “Our teams are under pressure now. It’s not just about the art — it’s about the ...

While it appears to be a one-off event, it’s another indicator of the challenges sparked by overtourism across Europe.

The Louvre Museum in Paris, home to the Mona Lisa, unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, leaving tourists stranded. Workers cite unbearable conditions from mass tourism, understaffing, and ...

In 2024, the Louvre Museum in Paris saw 8.7 million visitors, double its capacity. Staff say it lacks resting areas, has too few toilets, and becomes too hot in summer due to the glass pyramid.