Museum
Robbery at the Louvre: theft of eight priceless jewels Sunday morning
Jean Martin Àwòrán tí AI ṣe
Four thieves stole eight royal and imperial jewels of inestimable patrimonial value from the Galerie d'Apollon at the Louvre Museum on Sunday, October 19, around 9:30 a.m. The operation, carried out in seven minutes using a lift and an angle grinder, led to the immediate closure of the museum. Authorities have opened an investigation and vow to recover the items and perpetrators.
Egypt prepares to open grand egyptian museum on november 1
After more than two decades of planning and construction, Egypt is set to inaugurate the Grand Egyptian Museum, the world's largest archaeological museum, in an international celebration on November 1. The event will draw world leaders and prominent figures, marking a major cultural milestone for Cairo. Located on the Giza Plateau near the Pyramids, the museum houses over 100,000 artifacts.
Egypt ramps up preparations for Grand Egyptian Museum opening
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the ninth Governors’ Council meeting to discuss intensive preparations for the Grand Egyptian Museum’s opening on November 1. He described the inauguration as one of the most anticipated global cultural events of the year. He stressed the need for maximum readiness in the surrounding areas.
Louvre jewels transferred to Bank of France after burglary
Five days after the spectacular burglary in the Louvre's Galerie d’Apollon, a portion of the non-stolen jewels was transferred under police escort to the Bank of France. This secure operation aims to protect the precious items while awaiting an evaluation of the museum's security system. Paris prosecutor assures thieves will not fetch the estimated value of the loot.
Grand Egyptian Museum to open in November with strong Japanese ties
The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) near Egypt's Pyramids of Giza will fully open in November, backed by nearly 20 years of support from Japan's International Cooperation Agency (JICA). This massive museum, one of the world's largest, will showcase ancient Egyptian artifacts and strengthen ties with Japan.
RATP plans to open Parisian urban transport museum in 2032
Ti AI ṣe iroyin
The RATP plans to open in 2032 a museum dedicated to the history of Parisian urban transport, in the Championnet maintenance workshops in the 18th arrondissement. This project, launched in 2023 by RATP CEO Jean Castex, aims to fill the gap in the capital's memory of its centenary metro and its trams and buses. Unlike Berlin, Stockholm, or London, Paris has lacked such a museum until now.