Americans must pay higher fee for a ticket to the world’s most visited museum

Following the recent devastating heist at the Louvre in Paris, officials are doubling down on security precautions by implementing new policies and technology that don’t come cheap.

In an effort to leverage the costs, the Louvre is raising prices by targeting a specific group of visitors.

Beginning on Jan.14, foreigners from outside the European Union will have to pay $12 more than a typical ticket, The Associated Press reported.

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Tickets will rise from $25 to $37 for non-EU citizens.

Nearly 9 million people visited the Louvre in 2024, with 77% of the 8.7 million tourists being of foreign nationality.About 13% of the visitors were American, according to AP.

The “Mona Lisa” is one of the most-visited attractions at the Louvre.(ANTOINE BOUREAU/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

On Oct.19, a four-person team broke into the Apollo Gallery in broad daylight.

A four-person team broke into the Apollo Gallery in broad daylight and stole eight jewels valued collectively at $102 million.(Getty;BFMTV)

Officials recently announced that about100 cameras will be installed by the end of 2026, while anti-intrusion systems will be running within the next two weeks.

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The new measures are part of more than 20 emergency measures the museum is taking, including the establishment of the role of “security coordinator.”

Nearly 9 million people visited the Louvre in 2024.(Thomas Padilla/AP)

Manypopular landmarksand museums are looking at their pricing structures — and putting their own citizens first.

Last week, the Trump administration announced that “America the Beautiful passes” will be launching on Jan.1, 2026.

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The pass offers $80 annual access for U.S.residents, while nonresidents will pay $250 for the same thing.

Ashley J.