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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.
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.
The incident, which occurred overnight, followed a previous flood in November that damaged Egyptian artifacts.
The Mona Lisa was unharmed.
The museum is assessing the damage, with experts noting cracks and peeling paint.
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.
Una tubería reventada inundó el ala Denon del Louvre el 13 de febrero de 2026, dañando obras de arte históricas, cerrando una galería y aumentando las crisis en curso del museo.