Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Louvre Reopens Apollo Gallery After €88M Heist
The Louvre Museum in Paris has reopened its Apollo Gallery after a big theft happened there nine months ago.
Thieves stole crown jewels worth €88 million in just eight minutes.
The gallery is now back to how it looked in the 17th century, without the jewels.
The museum is working on better security and a big renovation plan.
The old director left, and a new one is now in charge.
The stolen jewels are still missing.
The Louvre's Apollo Gallery reopened after a €88 million crown jewel heist.
The gallery has been restored to its original 17th-century state without the jewels.
The stolen jewels remain missing, and their display cases have been removed.
The museum has strengthened security with additional cameras and anti-intrusion systems.
The heist led to the resignation of the former director and the appointment of Christophe Leribault.
- Who
- Thieves, Louvre staff, visitors, French Culture Minister Catherine Pegard, Louvre director Christophe Leribault
- What
- Theft of €88 million crown jewels from the Louvre's Apollo Gallery
- When
- October 2025 (heist), July 2026 (reopening)
- Where
- Louvre Museum, Paris, France
- Why
- To steal valuable crown jewels and expose security weaknesses
Security Enhancements
Leadership Changes
Security Measures
Security Enhancements
The Louvre has installed additional surveillance cameras and anti-intrusion systems to prevent future thefts.
Leadership Changes
The theft exposed major security weaknesses, highlighting the need for comprehensive security overhauls.
Leadership Impact
Security Enhancements
The heist led to the resignation of former director Laurence des Cars and the appointment of Christophe Leribault.
Leadership Changes
The theft was a defining moment for the museum, causing a leadership shake-up and a loss of confidence in management.
- Date of Heist
- October 2025
- Value of Stolen Jewels
- €88 million
- Duration of Theft
- Less than 8 minutes
- New Director
- Christophe Leribault
- Renovation Project
- Louvre New Renaissance
- Estimated Renovation Cost
- Up to €800 million
- Mona Lisa Gallery Completion
- 2031