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The Louvre closed part of its museum and moved staff due to structural concerns, following a major jewel heist.
The Louvre Museum in Paris has closed the Campana Gallery and relocated 65 staff due to structural weaknesses in beams beneath the second floor of its Sully wing, built in the 1930s.
The precautionary closure, announced November 17, 2025, follows a high-profile heist on October 19, when thieves stole $102 million in jewels using a movers’ lift and power tools.
The incident exposed longstanding concerns about the museum’s aging infrastructure and security, with union officials and a state auditor previously criticizing management for prioritizing acquisitions and reopenings over maintenance.
The Louvre, originally a royal palace since the 12th century, continues to assess structural integrity as it prepares for major renovations.
El Louvre cerró parte de su museo y trasladó al personal debido a preocupaciones estructurales, después de un importante robo de joyas.