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The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Picasso Museum and the Grand Palais’ exhibition spaces will all close on Saturday in anticipation of planned protests in the French capital.

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PARIS MUSEUMS GO MUM. The Louvre, Musée d’Orsay, Picasso Museum and the Grand Palais ’ exhibition spaces will all close on Saturday in anticipation of planned protests in the French capital, reports Le Figaro . The French Ministry of Culture urged all national and public museums to do everything necessary to ensure the safety and security of visitors, workers, and artworks.…