Many rare books harmed after pipe burst floods Louvre museum
Recent Setbacks at the Louvre Museum Just weeks after a significant jewel heist, the Louvre Museum faces another challenge—a flooding incident in its Egyptian Antiquities Library. A burst pipe caused considerable damage, impacting hundreds of rare books. Francis Steinbock, the museum’s deputy administrator, shared with BFM TV that water flooded one of the three rooms […]
The Louvre Museum is increasing ticket prices for non-EU visitors following a major $102M robbery.
Increased Security Measures at the Louvre Following Major Robbery After a significant robbery at the Louvre in Paris, authorities are ramping up security. New measures are being introduced, which tend to come with a hefty price tag. To offset these expenses, the museum plans to raise ticket prices for certain visitor groups. Starting January 14, […]
Louvre Museum in Paris Adds New Security Cameras Following Theft
PARIS – The Louvre’s director shared that new surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion measures will be installed at the museum following the dramatic Crown heist last month. Laurence de Cases, the director, mentioned that around 100 cameras should be up and running by the end of next year, while the anti-intrusion system will start being set […]
Museum robberies, including the October Louvre theft, raise international security worries
In light of the recent heist at the Louvre, the world’s most visited museum, there’s a heightened focus on museum security. A report from France’s Cour de Compte has highlighted significant issues with the Louvre’s security system, stating there’s been a “chronic underinvestment in information systems.” Particularly alarming is the revelation that the password for […]
MET museum in NYC to receive substantial $25M upgrade for LED lighting funded by taxpayers
Metropolitan Museum of Art to Upgrade LED Lighting with City Funds The Metropolitan Museum of Art is set to undergo a significant $25 million upgrade to its LED lighting system, funded by taxpayers. New York City has been handling utility expenses for the museum for about 150 years, part of a unique relationship with several […]
Exhibition at German museum mistreats visitors — and they enjoy it
Museum Guide Tours with a Twist Museum tours often come with their own quirks, but the Kunstpalast Museum in Düsseldorf has taken a rather unusual approach. They offer “Grumpy Guide” tours twice a month, where guides intentionally adopt a rude demeanor, making guests feel pretty uncomfortable. The tour led by Josef Langerink, who operates under […]
Museum burglary in Oakland leads to theft of more than 1,000 items, FBI is looking for suspects
Museum Robbery in Oakland: FBI Seeks Public’s Help The FBI is reaching out to the community for assistance in identifying two suspects involved in a recent museum heist where over 1,000 historical artifacts were stolen. This incident took place at an off-site storage facility owned by the Oakland Museum in California around 3 a.m. on […]
Navy SEAL museum opens in San Diego
Navy SEAL Museum Opens in San Diego San Diego has launched the Navy SEAL Museum to honor the legacy of the elite special forces recognized for their operations across land, air, and sea. Situated near the Embarcadero downtown, the museum features interactive exhibits aimed at encapsulating the 80-year history of the Navy SEALs, emphasizing themes […]
Cairo Reveals the ‘Grand Egyptian Museum’ Home to Thousands of Artifacts
Grand Egyptian Museum Opens in Cairo Cairo’s Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) launched its inaugural event on Saturday, attracting considerable media coverage and online engagement, all set against the backdrop of a stunning 258,000 square foot facility. This grand occasion was marked by impressive drone displays and fireworks. President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi celebrated the museum’s opening, […]
Museum Targeted in Bold Theft Said to Have Made Common Security Mistake
At one time, the Louvre’s video surveillance system actually used its own name as a password, as first reported by the French newspaper Libération. In October, a theft took place at the renowned Paris museum, resulting in the loss of several valuable jewels dating back to the Napoleonic era. The National Cyber Security Agency of […]