The Mona Lisa is the big draw and the most famous painting in the world. Naturally the lines are long and the room is usually crowded.

One night a week the museum stays open late. You’ll have to check local guides because the day changes. Plan on seeing the Mona Lisa on the late night during dinner hour…say approx. 7 PM. We did it by accident the first time and were able to walk right up to the painting in a nearly empty room. I stood and admired it for as long as I wanted to without being shoved or feeling like I was taking too long because others were waiting. By the way, she is fabulous and seems so alive. While I stood there I had the feeling that if I just waited long enough she would speak to me.