The director of the Louvre, Laurence Des Cars, announced the introduction of additional fees for viewing the Mona Lisa. These changes aim to enhance the museum's condition and create a new space for the masterpiece.

Art critics hailed news of the move, saying that the precious painting has stolen the spotlight for long enough.

Tourists hoping to spot the most famous painting in the world will likely have a much shorter wait: French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday that the Louvre will undergo extensive renovations,

The world's most visited museum is also overcrowded, antiquated and desperate for renovations that will start next year and include separate space and tickets for Mona Lisa.

President Emmanuel Macron announced plans to alleviate crowds at the Paris museum and to charge higher fees for visitors from outside the European Union.

France's president says a second museum entrance will be built, while non-EU residents will also pay more to visit.

The French president announced a few changes coming to the world's largest museum, in a bid to prevent overcrowding.

French President Emmanuel Macron announced Tuesday a new restoration and expansion project for the Louvre Museum.

The leaked memo said the Louvre suffered from “proliferation of damage in museum spaces, some of which are in very poor condition.”