Louvre to hike ticket prices for most non-EU tourists by 45%

The price increase is expected to raise millions to fund the museum's renovation plans.

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From early next year, tourists from countries like the US, UK and China will have to pay €32 ($37; £28) to enter the museum, a price hike which is expected to raise millions of euros annually to fund an overhaul of the famous gallery.

The museum's security and management have faced criticism since a brazen heist in October, when a four-person gang stole jewellery worth $102m (£76m) and fled within minutes.

An official audit of the museum published shortly after the heist highlighted the institution's inadequate security systems and ageing infrastructure.

From 14 January, visitors from countries outside the European Economic Area - a group which includes EU member states, Iceland, Norway and Liechtenstein - will pay an extra €10 to enter the world's most visited museum.