The rebuilding of the Flore and Marsan pavilions
Restoration of the Flore and Marsan pavilions (at either end of the former Tuileries palace) began in 1874.
1875-1878The opening of the first Islamic gallery
The museum's holdings in Islamic art were originally scattered throughout the rooms devoted to the decorative arts. Plans for a single display led, in 1922, to the opening of a gallery devoted to the Islamic.
1922World War II: Evacuation and closure of the museum
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At the outbreak of war in September 1939 the museum's collections were evacuated, with the exception of the heaviest pieces, which were protected with sandbags. Although mostly empty but for plaster casts, the Louvre reopened under the Occupation, in September 1940.
1939-1945The launch of the Grand Louvre project
The need to improve the museum’s displays and provide better amenities for visitors became increasingly pressing. On September 26, 1981, President François Mitterrand announced a plan to restore the Louvre palace in its entirety to its function as a museum.
sept. 1981New exhibition spaces are opened
On January 1, 1993, the Louvre became an Etablissement Public linked to the Ministry of Culture, thereby acquiring greater autonomy.
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