The Mona Lisa Gets Its Own Spot at the Louvre

Hey there, art lovers! Did you know that the Mona Lisa is about to get its very own room at the Louvre? French President Emmanuel Macron just announced some big changes coming to the famous museum. Soon, you won't have to fight the crowds to catch a glimpse of Leonardo da Vinci's famous masterpiece. Instead, you'll be able to visit it in a special space all by itself. But there's more! The Louvre is also getting new entrances and underground galleries. Sounds cool, right? These renovations might cost a lot, so starting in 2026, non-European Union visitors will have to pay a bit more for their tickets. You might be wondering why the Mona Lisa is getting its own room. Well, it's because so many people want to see it that the gallery gets super crowded. Some people say it's like the "Kim Kardashian of 16th-century Italian portraiture" – always in the spotlight! The Louvre's director even wrote a memo saying parts of the museum are falling apart and it's hard to enjoy the art because of the crowds. The Mona Lisa is so popular that it sometimes overshadows other amazing artworks in the museum. It's like the painting is a celebrity, and everyone wants a selfie with it.