Paris — A new internal survey by the Louvre Museum has found that 97% of its visitors would remain calm in the event of a robbery, provided the Mona Lisa stays in place. The poll, conducted in early October, questioned over 2,000 museum guests from 38 countries. According to officials, most respondents said they came “only for the painting.”
The report was released by the museum’s Department of Visitor Experience and published on louvre.fr. It shows that general awareness of other collections, including the Egyptian and Greek wings, remains below 15%. Even during simulated evacuation drills, most participants refused to leave the Denon Wing until they confirmed the Mona Lisa was still visible.
A spokesperson for the Louvre, Claire Dufresne, said the results were “consistent with long-term visitor behavior.” She added that many tourists now plan their entire Paris itineraries around the five-minute viewing slot before the painting.
The survey also recorded that 62% of guests could not name another artwork displayed in the same hall. Meanwhile, security staff reported that visitors frequently walk past centuries-old masterpieces without a glance.
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