The Louvre, the world's most visited museum, was closed for a few hours on June 16 after an impromptu staff strike.

PARIS (AP) — The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum and a global symbol of art, beauty and endurance, has withstood war, terror, and pandemic — but on Monday, it was brought to a halt by its own striking staff, who say the institution is crumbling under the weight of mass tourism.

The Louvre Museum in Paris, home to the Mona Lisa, unexpectedly shut down due to a staff strike, leaving tourists stranded. Workers cite unbearable co

On Monday morning, tourists flocked to the Louvre, eager to see the Mona Lisa, the Venus de Milo, and thousands

The Louvre Museum closed its doors on June 16. Many visitors were left confused outside as they waited to visit the place.

In the wake of that growing movement, workers at the Louvre reportedly spontaneously decided to walk out during a standard staff meeting on Monday, per the AP. Gallery attendants, ticket takers, and security all refused to operate their posts, complaining that the crowds have become unmanageable and the museum is understaffed.

The Louvre Museum failed to open on time Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stuck in long, unmoving lines outside the iconic Paris institution as staff held a protest over working conditions