Louvre Museum Closes Gallery Amid Structural Concerns
PARIS – A section of the Louvre Museum, the Campana gallery on the first floor of the Sully wing, has been shuttered to visitors as of November 6, 2025, due to identified structural weaknesses within the building. The closure impacts access to nine rooms housing the museum’s collection of ancient Greek ceramics and extends to offices on the second floor above.
The unexpected closure stems from concerns regarding the integrity of beams supporting the second floor of the south wing, which encircles the Louvre’s square courtyard. Museum officials revealed that the floors in this area, originally constructed and modified in the 1930s, exhibit inherent “fragility” due to their complex architectural design and prior renovations. Investigations are currently underway to fully assess the extent of the structural issues and determine a plan for remediation.
According to a museum statement, the affected area will remain closed while engineers evaluate “the particular fragility of certain beams supporting the floors.” The Louvre has not yet announced a timeline for reopening the gallery or offices,but the situation underscores the ongoing challenges of preserving and maintaining a historic structure of this scale and complexity. The closure may impact visitor flow during peak seasons and necessitate adjustments to exhibition schedules.
