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Non-EU Tourists to Face Increased Louvre Entrance Fees Starting January 14
Ticket Prices to Surge at the Louvre for Many International Visitors
The board of the Louvre Museum in Paris has enacted a decision that will see ticket costs for visitors from outside the European Union, including countries such as the UK, the US, and China, surge by 45%. This adjustment, set to start in the early days of the new year, will escalate the entrance fee to €32 (£28), a move aimed at generating additional millions of euros annually to fund enhancements within the celebrated gallery.
This decision comes in the aftermath of a daring robbery in October, where a quartet of thieves absconded with jewellery valued at $102m (£76m), leaving the museum's security and management under heavy scrutiny. An official evaluation circulated after the theft criticized the museum for its lagging security measures and dilapidated facilities.
Starting from 14 January, visitors from nations outside the European Economic Area—a consortium inclusive of EU states, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein—will be faced with an additional fee of €10 to access the globally renowned museum.
Moreover, non-EU group visitors under the guidance of certified tour leaders will be charged €28 from next year, as disclosed by the museum to the Reporters.
The increased admission fees are projected to rake in between €15m and €20m each year, funds which will be instrumental in modernizing the museum, as per statements from the museum. Last year, the Louvre welcomed close to 9 million patrons, the bulk of whom hailed from overseas, with more than 10% travelling from the US and around 6% from China.
The museum has been under pressure for some time to expand its capacity to manage the throngs of visitors, who often lament over cramped galleries and extensive queues.
In an endeavour to enhance visitor experience, French President Emmanuel Macron and the Louvre announced several improvements earlier this year, including a proposition to hike fees for non-EU inhabitants by 2026.
One notable alteration will involve relocating the Mona Lisa to a new area to alleviate congestion. The iconic painting by Leonardo da Vinci attracts the majority of the Louvre's 30,000 daily visitors, who often experience only brief moments to admire the work amidst a packed Salle des États.
Furthermore, the museum plans to refurbish several sections and introduce new facilities such as toilets and eateries, an overhaul anticipated to cost hundreds of millions of euros.
Recently, concerns over structural integrity led to the closure of a gallery devoted to Greek ceramics, highlighting ongoing issues with maintenance despite significant investment in acquiring new artworks. This latest ticket price revision marks a significant effort by the museum to fund its ambitious modernization and repair initiatives.
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