‘Mona Lisa’ to get its own dedicated room at Louvre in Paris

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‘Mona Lisa’ to get its own dedicated room at Louvre in Paris

On Tuesday, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the Mona Lisa will receive a dedicated room as part of a major renovation and expansion of the Louvre Museum.

This ambitious overhaul will take several years to complete and include the creation of new underground rooms, as well as a new entrance near the River Seine, slated to open by 2031.

While the exact cost of the project remains undisclosed, it’s expected to run into the hundreds of millions of euros. The Louvre, the most visited museum in the world, has long struggled with overcrowding and outdated facilities. Its last major renovation dates back to the 1980s, when the iconic glass pyramid entrance was introduced. However, with the museum no longer meeting international standards, a new renovation has become essential.

In a letter to Culture Minister Rachida Dati, Louvre Director Laurence des Cars outlined several pressing concerns, including the gradual degradation of the building caused by issues such as water leaks and temperature fluctuations, which threaten the preservation of its vast collection. Des Cars also noted that the pyramid, which was part of President François Mitterrand’s 1989 renovation, is now outdated and uncomfortable, with inadequate insulation and excessive noise, which negatively impacts both visitors and staff.

In addition, the museum suffers from a shortage of food services and restroom facilities. The French presidency acknowledged the scale of the challenge in adapting the Louvre to meet modern expectations and enhance the visitor experience, while also advancing its mission of artistic and cultural education.

The cost and complexity of renovating the former royal palace are expected to be significant. Meanwhile, the Pompidou Center, another major Parisian museum, will close later this year for a five-year renovation estimated to cost 262 million euros ($273 million).

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