The Louvre Museum was visited by 8.1 million visitors in 2017, an increase of 10.1%, after the number of foreign tourists in Paris decreased in 2016 due to the 2015 attacks.
The world’s leading museum, according to the number of visitors, was forced to close its doors last year for four days at the beginning of June due to the risk of flooding.
The increase in the number of visitors is also due to the success of the exhibition „Vermeer et les maitres de la peinture de genre”, which was seen by nearly 325,000 people. The exhibition „Valentin de Boulogne” received 205,000 visitors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many people visited the Louvre in 2017?
In 2017, the Louvre Museum welcomed 8.1 million visitors, marking a 10.1% increase compared to the previous year.
Why did visitor numbers drop in 2016?
The number of foreign tourists in Paris decreased in 2016 as a result of the terrorist attacks that occurred in 2015.
Which exhibitions contributed to the Louvre’s success in 2017?
The “Vermeer et les maitres de la peinture de genre” exhibition (325,000 visitors) and the “Valentin de Boulogne” exhibition (205,000 visitors) were key contributors.