Louvre trivia
Louvre Mini Quiz
Test your knowledge with these top questions!
Question 1
I.M. Pei designed the Louvre's famous glass pyramid to serve what primary function?
Completed in 1989, the pyramid was built to alleviate severe congestion by funneling visitors into a spacious subterranean lobby that connects the museum's wings.
Question 2
French monarchs used the massive Louvre complex as what before it became an art museum?
Originally built as a fortress in the 12th century, it served as the main royal residence until Louis XIV moved his court to the Palace of Versailles in 1682.
Question 3
A daring 1911 theft from the Louvre catapulted which masterpiece to global pop culture fame?
Italian handyman Vincenzo Peruggia stole the Mona Lisa by hiding in a closet and walking out with it under his coat, keeping it hidden for two years.
Question 4
The ancient Greek statue Venus de Milo draws millions of crowds to the Louvre despite missing what?
Discovered on the Greek island of Milos in 1820, historians believe the marble goddess was originally holding an apple or a shield before her limbs broke off.