Musée du Louvre, Musée d’Orsay and other Paris institutions to close on Saturday due to protests
The Fondation Louis Vuitton, the Musée National Picasso‑Paris and the Maison de Victor Hugo are also shutting their doors as a precautionary measure
In response to recent scenes of looting and vandalism following protests over the cost of living in several French cities, several major Parisian museums will remain closed on Saturday, 24 October, due to security concerns and to avoid further unrest. The Musée du Louvre, Musée d'Orsay, the Orangerie, and Picasso Museum have announced their closure ahead of planned demonstrations.
The government has increased security deployment following the violent events of October 17th. Parisians and tourists are advised to verify closure status before visiting museums and other cultural venues in the region, as many will follow suit out of precaution.
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