Louvre Museum. Photo: Shutterstock The Louvre Museum in Paris will be closed on Saturday, October 24, following a recommendation from the Paris Police Prefecture in light of the recent protests that have taken over the city.
The Louvre announced the closure on Friday, October 23, through its official social media account, apologizing to visitors for the inconvenience.
Visitors who have booked tickets for Saturday can find refund information on the museum’s official website. Those planning to visit either museum should check for updates before traveling.
The Eugène-Delacroix National Museum, dedicated to the French Romantic painter Eugène Delacroix, will also be closed on October 24.
Similarly, the Musée d'Orsay "will be exceptionally closed this Saturday, October 24", according to the museum's announcement.
"All timed-stamped tickets purchased through our official ticketing system will be automatically refunded. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause," added officials.
The Musée national Picasso-Paris will also be closed "all day due to the demonstrations scheduled to take place in Paris."
The Paris Police Prefecture's nightly curfew in the Place de la République and Les Halles areas continues to prohibit both adults and minors from being present between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. from October 22 through October 25.
The order was issued under instructions from Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu and Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.