Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Louvre Enhances Security After Crown Jewels Heist
After a daring heist of the crown jewels, the Louvre Museum is boosting security with 100 new cameras and other measures.
The thieves used special tools to break into the display cases.
The museum is also working on a big modernization plan to handle too many visitors.
100 new surveillance cameras to be installed by end of 2023
Anti-intrusion systems to be implemented within two weeks
20 emergency security measures planned, including a new security coordinator position
Thieves used disc cutters meant for concrete to break display cases
Louvre visitor numbers restricted to 30,000 daily due to overcrowding
- Who
- The Louvre Museum
- What
- Implementing new security measures
- When
- By the end of 2023 for cameras, within two weeks for anti-intrusion systems
- Where
- The Louvre Museum, Paris
- Why
- To enhance security after a recent heist
Proponents of increased security
Critics of excessive security measures
Security measures
Proponents of increased security
Necessary to prevent future heists and protect artifacts
Critics of excessive security measures
Potentially intrusive and may impact visitor experience
- Number of new cameras
- 100
- Estimated completion date for cameras
- End of 2023
- Estimated start date for anti-intrusion systems
- Within two weeks
- Number of emergency security measures planned
- 20
- Estimated cost of Louvre New Renaissance plan
- Up to 800 million euros ($933 million)
- Maximum daily visitors allowed
- 30,000
