The Louvre has reopened its Apollo Gallery to the public for the first time since last year’s dramatic theft of crown jewels valued at $102 million. The reopening restores access to a major museum space, but visitors will not find the stolen jewels back on display.
The gallery had been closed following the daytime heist, which drew international attention because of both the value of the missing pieces and the boldness of the robbery. The theft centered on crown jewels once exhibited in the Apollo Gallery, making the room a focal point of the museum’s response.
While the Apollo Gallery is again open to visitors, the absence of the jewels is a clear sign of the lasting impact of the theft. The move suggests continued caution around how the museum presents items tied to the robbery and the security concerns that followed.
The reopening marks an important step for the Louvre after a headline-grabbing crime, even as one of the gallery’s most famous attractions remains missing from public view. For now, the space is accessible again, but without the jewels that helped define it.
