The “Mona Lisa” will receive its own new room in the Louvre Museum of Art in Paris, allowing it to be displayed even better for visitors.
The legendary painting by Leonardo da Vinci will be given a space that better reflects its significance as part of an extensive museum renovation, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday.
The Louvre, the most visited museum in the world, will also get a new entrance to better manage visitor flow.
The existing entrance beneath the central glass pyramid is planned to be redesigned and repurposed into new exhibition halls.
The project is expected to be completed by 2031, with the investment estimated at several million euros.
The number of visitors is expected to increase from the current nine million per year to as many as twelve million.
The costs will be financed through the Louvre’s own revenues, donations, and increased ticket prices.
Starting in January 2026, all non-Europeans will have to pay more to visit the museum, although the amount has not been disclosed.
For several years, the Louvre has drawn attention due to its deteriorating condition. This includes damage caused by water infiltration, outdated technical equipment, and temperature fluctuations that threaten artworks.
The central entrance beneath the large glass pyramid was designed by Chinese-American architect I. M. Pei was first used in 1988 and was designed for four million visitors.
