- The Louvre Museum in Paris is undergoing a major €800 million renovation, expected to be completed by 2031.
- As part of the renovation, the Mona Lisa will be moved to a new 3,000 sq m gallery beneath the Cour Carrée, designed to improve visitor experience and understanding of the artwork.
- Visitors wanting to see the Mona Lisa will be required to purchase a general entrance ticket to the Louvre, costing €30 for non-EU citizens and €22 for European visitors, plus an additional supplement for the Mona Lisa gallery, the cost of which is as yet unknown.
- “We need to think about our displays and give our masterpieces space to breathe,” museum director Laurence des Cars said.
- The redevelopment aims to relieve congestion, upgrade the museum's facilities, and improve visitor flow, following staff protests against overcrowding.
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