Louvre gallery, site of jewel theft, to reopen Wednesday

The Louvre gallery, which was the scene of a significant jewel heist, is set to reopen its doors to visitors on Wednesday. However, the precious gems that were once on display will no longer be exhibited. Instead, the gallery will return to its original 17th-century function as a state gallery.

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The gallery will open on Wednesday.

Christophe Leribault, the museum's president, confirmed the reopening date and stated that the "collections and precious items" previously exhibited there have been removed. The theft, which occurred on the morning of October 19, 2025, involved thieves disguised as construction workers who used a truck-mounted lift to access the gallery. They stole eight crown jewels, which have yet to be recovered.

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The "collections and precious items" that were previously exhibited there have been removed.

Leribault also mentioned plans to install the remaining, un-stolen jewels in a secure, windowless vault in another part of the museum, describing it as a major construction project requiring ideal location and funding. The heist sent shockwaves globally, exposing significant security flaws at the world's most visited museum, which attracts approximately nine million visitors annually. The incident also triggered an internal crisis at the Louvre, leading to the departure of its president, Laurence des Cars, who was succeeded by Leribault.

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We plan to install the un-stolen jewels in a secure, windowless vault in another part of the museum.