HELPP PLEASEE IS ANYONE REALLY GOOD AT FRENCH OR IS FRENCHH!!! PLEASE TRANSLATE The Louvre museum was first built as fortress in the 12th century by Philip II. Then, it was reconstructed to serve as a royal palace. By the 18th century, many French people wanted to see the collection of art that was included. During the French revolution, the museum became public and it opened on August 10, 1793.