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The Louvre shuts as museum staff strike against mass tourism

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was brought to a halt on Monday by its own striking staff, who say the institution is crumbling under the weight of mass tourism.

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The world’s most-visited museum shuts down with staff sounding the alarm on mass tourism

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Thousands locked out of the Louvre as museum workers strike over 'unmanageable crowds'

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Overwhelmed and Understaffed, the Louvre Shuts Its Doors — a Warning Sign for Global Overtourism

The Louvre has become a bellwether of global overtourism — a gilded palace overwhelmed by its own popularity.

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Louvre Staff’s Work Stoppage Shutters Museum for Hours

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The world’s most-visited museum shuts down, sounding the alarm on mass tourism

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Why did the Louvre, world's most-visited museum, shut its doors to visitors? Shocked visitor says…

The Louvre Museum closed its doors on June 16. Many visitors were left confused outside as they waited to visit the place.

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The Louvre Shut Down Without Warning—Here’s Why the World’s Most Famous Museum Walked Out

On Monday morning, tourists flocked to the Louvre, eager to see the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and thousands

Plague of Phone-Addicted Tourists Shuts Down the Louvre

In the wake of that growing movement, workers at the Louvre reportedly spontaneously decided to walk out during a standard staff meeting on Monday, per the AP. Gallery attendants, ticket takers, and security all refused to operate their posts, complaining that the crowds have become unmanageable and the museum is understaffed.