Compensation for accessibility: The Louvre has raised the price of admission tickets to the museum
The Louvre Museum in Paris has increased its entrance fee by 29% since January 15, 2024. Consequently, the ticket price has risen from the previous 17 euros to 22 euros per person.
The last adjustment to the museum's entry fee occurred 8 years ago, in 2017. According to the Louvre's official website, this decision was made to offset electricity costs while maintaining free admission for certain groups, including schoolchildren, students, and teachers.
A press release states that in 2023, the museum welcomed over 3 million visitors, the majority of whom were French. It is highlighted that 40% of visitors enjoyed the art collections at no cost, while 60% were French citizens making annual visits to the museum.
Hence, nearly two in every five visitors access the Louvre for free, with the majority being French.
It's worth noting that the Louvre is the world's largest museum, housing over 33,000 artworks and exhibitions across an expansive area of nearly 73,000 square meters. The museum attracts up to 30,000 visitors, both locals and tourists, every day.