# Louvre chief warns museum could close without major renovations

https://mins.news/en/item/99819

- France 24, 2026-10-14 12:21 UTC
- Culture
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20261014-louvre-boss-warns-of-closure-risk-without-major-renovations

> The Louvre’s head told a French newspaper on Wednesday that the museum may have to shut to the public unless lawmakers approve a major overhaul of the aging, overcrowded institution.

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