Night at the Louvre: Art, Intrigue & a Modern Heist

Shortlisted for the 2025 French Heritage Society Award, named one of The Economist’s Best Books of the Year, The New York Observer’s best art books of 2025 and an American Booksellers Association Indie Bestseller, Adventures in the Louvre has captivated readers with its intimate, revelatory journey into the world’s most visited museum.

For this special event, Sciolino returns to Boston to present the newly updated edition of her book, released in the wake of the dramatic Louvre heist that shocked France and made international headlines. With fresh perspectives from her recent reporting for The New York Times, as well as appearances on NPR and other major outlets, she will offer fresh insight into what the theft reveals about the museum’s history, vulnerabilities, and enduring power.

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear from one of the most authoritative American voices on France, art, and the inner workings of its most iconic cultural institution.

Event in English. Open to the public; registration required. This author talk will be followed by a Q&A with the author, a book signing and a reception with light refreshments.

Books will be available for purchase during the book signing and reception following the talk.

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