The Louvre Museum’s new director, Christophe Leribault, says the museum is “running out of steam” as it struggles to secure investment needed to upgrade ageing infrastructure. Speaking to a Senate committee on Wednesday, Leribault linked the funding difficulties to broader challenges facing the museum’s facilities, which he described as decaying and in need of upgrades.
Both reports note that the Louvre has faced a series of high-profile incidents in recent years. These include a reported water leak, a large-scale ticket fraud operation, and a daylight theft involving imperial jewellery valued at nearly $100 million. Leribault’s comments focus on the gap between the museum’s needs and the resources available to address them.
While the outlets differ in emphasis, they agree on the core points: the Louvre’s management says it lacks sufficient funding for renovations, and the museum’s recent scandals have added pressure. The statements underscore the museum’s ongoing efforts to improve operations and infrastructure amid scrutiny from public institutions.
