Last month, workers at the Louvre in Paris went on strike ... “It’s the Mona Lisa moan out here,” Kevin Ward, a visitor from Milwaukee, told the Associated Press’ Thomas Adamson during the strike.

The Louvre has become a symbol of tourism pushed to its limits ... and the millions who flock to see it — remain caught between the cracks. Associated Press journalist Laurie Kellman in Paris ...

Associated Press Published: June 16, 2025 at 8:11 AM Tags: Mona Lisa , Leonardo da Vinci , Laurence des Cars , Emmanuel Macron , Entertainment , Kevin Ward , World news , Sarah Sefian ...

The Louvre welcomed 8.7 million visitors last year — more than double what it was designed to accommodate, ... Associated Press journalist Laurie Kellman in Paris contributed to this report.

The Louvre welcomed 8.7 million visitors last year — more than double what its infrastructure was designed to accommodate.

Operations at the Louvre were brought to a halt by its own striking staff, ... Thomas Adamson, The Associated Press. Posted: Jun 16, 2025 / 01:49 PM CDT. Updated: ...

The Louvre Museum failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, ... Associated Press journalist Laurie Kellman in Paris contributed to this report.

The Louvre, the world's most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, has withstood war, terror, and pandemic - but on Monday, it was brought to a halt by its own staff.

Overwhelmed and understaffed, the Louvre shuts its doors — a warning sign for global overtourism. Skip to main content. Open Main Menu Navigation. Open Search.