Louvre Museum In Need Of Major Renovation

Louvre plans costly renovation due to overcrowding and outdated facilities.

People arrive to visit the Louvre museum, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Europe

Louvre director cites issues like water leaks and inadequate insulation.

A group a students attend a course in Le Louvre museum, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Europe

Questions raised about creating a dedicated room for the Mona Lisa.

A visitor uses his mobile phone to photograph the courtyard of the Louvre museum, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Europe

Louvre welcomes over 8.7 million visitors annually, exceeding capacity.

Visitors climb up stairs to watch the marble hellenic sculpture The Winged Victory of Samothrace in Le Louvre museum, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Europe

French President Macron expected to announce renovation plan.

People visit Le Louvre museum, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Europe

Iconic glass pyramid at the Louvre considered outdated.

People visit Le Louvre museum, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Europe

Renovation budget split between state financing and private funds.

Visitors take photographs from their mobile phone of Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Mona Lisa, at the Louvre museum, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Europe

Mona Lisa display under scrutiny for overcrowding issues.

The courtyard of Le Louvre museum is pictured Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Europe

Last major renovation at the Louvre designed for 4 million visitors annually.

People line up to enter the Louvre museum, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025 in Paris. (AP Photo/Thibault Camus) Europe

Louvre Museum In Need Of Major Renovation

Louvre plans costly renovation due to overcrowding and outdated facilities. The Louvre, facing overcrowding and outdated facilities, plans a costly renovation. Challenges include funding and Mona Lisa display. Europe

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