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flag A burst pipe flooded the Louvre’s Denon wing on Feb. 13, 2026, damaging historic artwork, closing a gallery, and adding to the museum’s ongoing crises.

flag A water leak caused by a burst heating pipe in the Louvre Museum’s Denon wing on February 13, 2026, damaged a 1819 ceiling painting and surrounding artwork, prompting the closure of the affected gallery. flag The incident, which occurred overnight, followed a previous flood in November that damaged Egyptian artifacts. flag The Mona Lisa was unharmed. flag The museum is assessing the damage, with experts noting cracks and peeling paint. flag This event adds to a string of crises, including a high-profile October theft of crown jewels, a ticket fraud scandal involving employees and tour guides, staff strikes over pay and conditions, and ongoing concerns about the museum’s aging infrastructure.

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