Louvre Alert: Early Closures announced from June 24 to 27 due to the Heatwave
Caused by the heatwave sweeping Paris, the Louvre Museum is adjusting its hours.
From June 24 to 27, 2026, the Paris museum will close at 4 p.m. instead of 6 p.m. This measure aims to safeguard the comfort of visitors and staff facing the high temperatures.
The decision comes as temperatures soar in Paris. The Louvre is not designed to cope with such intense, repeated heat waves. While some parts of the museum stay naturally temperate thanks to the thickness of their walls, other areas suffer more from the sun and see their temperatures rise as the day goes on.
With its 73,000 m² of museum space, the largest museum in France does not respond uniformly to high heat. Some galleries become harder to maintain optimal visiting conditions as temperatures rise. The phenomenon is especially pronounced in the late afternoon, when heat accumulated over the day combines with the site’s heavy attendance.
On the Museum's website it reads:
Heatwave: The Musée du Louvre will be closing at 4:00 p.m. from Wednesday 24 June through Saturday 27 June (last admissions: 2:00 p.m.). Purchased tickets for individual visitors and groups of visitors with reservations for time slots after 2:00 p.m. during this period will be automatically refunded to the account used for payment.
We encourage you to adjust the pace of your visit and protect yourself from the heat. More information
To ensure the best visiting conditions for everyone, advance bookings are mandatory.