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Louvre to Raise 2026 Ticket Price for Non-EEA Visitors by 45% to €32

The museum says the targeted hike will fund fixes to structural problems flagged after an October jewel theft.

Overview

  • The higher price takes effect on 14 January 2026 for visitors from outside the European Economic Area.
  • The Louvre projects €15–20 million in additional annual revenue to tackle structural issues.
  • A Court of Auditors report concluded the October theft exposed insufficient security equipment at the museum.
  • Director Laurence des Cars announced a mobile police station on-site, with 100 new surveillance cameras to be installed by year-end.
  • Foreign visitors accounted for 69% of last year’s 8.7 million visits, with Americans the largest group and Chinese visitors third.