Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Louvre's Apollo Gallery Reopens Without Stolen Jewels
The Louvre Museum's Apollo Gallery is reopening after a big robbery where thieves stole expensive jewels worth $102 million.
The gallery won't have any jewels on display anymore and will go back to being a state gallery like it was in the 17th century.
The museum director said they didn't have good enough cameras to stop the robbery.
Eight special jewels were stolen, including ones that belonged to French queens and an empress.
The gallery is opening again, but people are worried about security.
Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopens on July 22, 2025, after a $102 million heist.
No jewels will be on display; the gallery will revert to its 17th-century function.
Museum director admitted to inadequate camera surveillance.
Eight royal artifacts, including jewels from French queens and an empress, were stolen.
The gallery is reopening to the public, raising security concerns.
- Who
- Louvre Museum officials and thieves
- What
- Reopening of the Apollo Gallery without stolen jewels
- When
- July 22, 2025
- Where
- Louvre Museum, Paris
- Why
- To revert to its 17th-century function as a state gallery after the heist
Security Measures
Public Access
Security Concerns
Security Measures
The museum director admitted to inadequate camera surveillance, which contributed to the heist.
Public Access
The gallery is reopening to the public, prioritizing access over enhanced security measures.
- Date of Reopening
- July 22, 2025
- Value of Stolen Jewels
- $102 million
- Number of Stolen Artifacts
- 8
- Museum Director
- Laurence des Cars
- Museum President
- Christophe Leribault
