Can I bring an umbrella?
Umbrella policy across the 50 museums and attractions we track (Italy + Paris), based on official rules. Always confirm on the official site — rules change and vary by venue.
Allowed 2 venues
Limited / with conditions 16 venues
- ColosseumRome The official prohibited-items article (Art. 9.6) references umbrella size ('ombrelli di dimensioni non superiori ad un metro'); large/long umbrellas are restricted, a compact umbrella is the safe choice. Wording is ambiguous in both IT and EN texts.
- Roman Forum and Palatine HillRome The prohibited-items article references umbrella size ('ombrelli di dimensioni non superiori ad un metro', Art. 9.6); large/long umbrellas are restricted. Wording is ambiguous in both IT and EN texts.
- Vatican Museums and Sistine ChapelRome Full-length (non-folding) or medium and large umbrellas (and those with pointed tips) must be left in the cloakroom. Small folding umbrellas are not specifically restricted.
- Galleria Doria PamphiljRome Umbrellas and pointed/sharp objects must be deposited at the entrance (Art. 6a); walking sticks for the elderly/infirm allowed.
- Domus AureaRome Umbrellas over one metre prohibited (Art. 9.6); smaller umbrellas permitted.
- Uffizi GalleryFlorence Large umbrellas must be left in the cloakroom; small umbrellas allowed if they fit in a pocket or handbag.
- Galleria dell'Accademia FlorenceFlorence Umbrellas that do not fold up are forbidden; all umbrellas must be left in umbrella stands at the entrance.
- Pitti PalaceFlorence Umbrellas must be left in the cloakroom before entry.
- Palazzo VecchioFlorence Umbrellas must be deposited in the free cloakroom (mandatory, official rule).
- Medici ChapelsFlorence Umbrellas must be put in a bag/cover and carried with you during the visit (for the Michelangelo 'secret room' umbrellas must be left upstairs). GAMB regulation: non-folding umbrellas must be left at the entrance.
- Sforza Castle MilanMilan Gli ombrelli vanno collocati negli appositi contenitori all'esterno del Museo; non ammessi all'interno.
- Museo del Novecento MilanMilan Gli ombrelli vanno collocati negli appositi contenitori all'esterno del Museo.
- Pinacoteca AmbrosianaMilan Umbrellas must be left in the designated (unattended) umbrella stands at the entrance.
- HerculaneumErcolano Listed among bulky items that must be left at the luggage room; not allowed to carry in if exceeding size limit.
- Louvre MuseumParis Umbrellas that do not fit into a bag are not permitted in exhibition areas and must be left in self-service umbrella stands / a locker.
- Musee d'OrsayParis Large umbrellas must be deposited in cloakroom before entering
Not allowed 15 venues
- Galleria BorgheseRome Umbrellas (ombrelli) must be deposited at the cloakroom ('Il deposito bagagli e obbligatorio per oggetti quali: ... ombrelli').
- Capitoline MuseumsRome Umbrellas not allowed inside ('non e permesso entrare con ombrelli'); must be deposited in cloakroom.
- Palazzo BarberiniRome Umbrellas must be deposited in the cloakroom (mandatory) - cannot be carried into the galleries.
- Florence Cathedral DuomoFlorence Umbrellas (and canes not used as walking aids) are among the items not permitted inside; deposit at Luggage Storage.
- Brunelleschi Dome FlorenceFlorence Umbrellas (and canes not used as walking aids) not permitted; deposit at Luggage Storage.
- Giotto CampanileFlorence Umbrellas (and canes not used as walking aids) not permitted; deposit at Luggage Storage.
- Florence BaptisteryFlorence Umbrellas (and canes not used as walking aids) not permitted; deposit at Luggage Storage.
- Bargello MuseumFlorence Umbrellas must be deposited at the free cloakroom in front of the ticket office (Bargello page); the GAMB regulation also requires non-folding umbrellas to be left at the entrance.
- Doge's PalaceVenice MUVE regulation: umbrellas must be left at the free cloakroom.
- Gallerie dell'Accademia VeniceVenice Umbrellas may not be carried into the exhibition route: the visit regulation requires them to be left in the free lockers on the ground floor. (The current 2026 visitor-services page no longer mentions umbrellas.)
- Ca' RezzonicoVenice Gli ombrelli vanno lasciati negli spazi predisposti (guardaroba), non ammessi nei percorsi espositivi.
- Gallerie d'Italia MilanMilan Vietato introdurre ombrelli di qualsiasi dimensione nelle sale; deposito al guardaroba obbligatorio (eccetto bastoni/stampelle per disabili).
- Naples National Archaeological Museum MANNNaples Umbrellas must be left at the free cloakroom.
- Royal Palace of CasertaCaserta Umbrellas not allowed in Royal Apartments, Palatine Chapel, Court Theatre, Grand Gallery; must be deposited at the cloakroom.
- Palace of VersaillesVersailles Umbrellas listed among prohibited items; can be stored in lockers.
Not specified by the venue 17 venues
- St. Peter's BasilicaRome Umbrellas (ombrello) are not mentioned in any official Basilica FAQ or rules page.
- Castel Sant'AngeloRome Not mentioned in the official visitor information.
- PantheonRome Not addressed on any official page.
- Baths of CaracallaRome Not mentioned in the official visitor information.
- St. Mark's BasilicaVenice Not explicitly addressed in the access regulation (bags/backpacks over size limit and trolleys are the stated limits).
- St. Mark's CampanileVenice Not explicitly addressed in the access regulation.
- Peggy Guggenheim CollectionVenice Not specifically addressed on the official visit page (large items go to lockers).
- The Last Supper Cenacolo VincianoMilan Non documentato sul sito ufficiale; oggetti/borse ingombranti vanno comunque depositati.
- Pinacoteca di BreraMilan Non documentato ufficialmente sulle pagine consultate.
- Pompeii Archaeological ParkPompeii Umbrellas are not mentioned in the official regulations text retrieved.
- Royal Palace of NaplesNaples Not mentioned in the official visitor rules.
- Sansevero Chapel Veiled ChristNaples Not mentioned in the official access rules, FAQ or accessibility page.
- Certosa di San MartinoNaples Not mentioned on the official Ministry page or in the Carta della qualità dei servizi (2025).
- Catacombs of San GennaroNaples Not mentioned on the official site (place page, 'Pianifica la tua visita', official ticket shop product page).
- Paestum Archaeological ParkPaestum Not documented on the official site.
- Eiffel TowerParis Not addressed in official visiting rules or FAQ.
- Sainte-ChapelleParis Umbrellas not addressed in official rules.