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

Thousands of tourists were left stranded outside the Louvre in Paris on Monday, as it was forced to shut down. What went wrong? It’s staff decided to go on strike

The Louvre shut down unexpectedly as staff members went on strike over unmanageable crowds and poor working conditions.

The Paris museum has become a symbol of tourism pushed to its limits. Workers point to unmanageable crowds, chronic understaffing and what one union called “untenable” working conditions.

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.

On Monday, June 16, the most visited museum in the world, the Louvre museum in Paris, France, experienced an unprecedented interruption. Due to overcrowding far beyond what the museum is designed

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.

The Louvre Museum in Paris delayed its opening on Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stranded in long, unmoving lines outside the iconic glass pyramid. View on euronews