Galleria Borghese: bag policy & entry rules
Stroller and camera are allowed only with conditions. Backpack, suitcase, water bottle, metal bottle, food, tripod, umbrella and pets are not allowed. There is a cloakroom on site.
What can you bring into Galleria Borghese?
What Galleria Borghese's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Not allowed
Backpacks (zaini) forbidden in exhibition halls; must be left in the cloakroom. Only small pouches/pochette up to 21x15 cm allowed inside.
Backpack rules at other venues →Suitcase / luggage Not allowed
Luggage forbidden inside; must be deposited at the cloakroom, accepted only for the time of the visit and, exceptionally, for short storage.
Suitcase / luggage rules at other venues →Water bottle Not allowed
Entry forbidden with drinks including water ('vietato l'ingresso al Museo con cibi, bevande (inclusa acqua)').
Water bottle rules at other venues →Metal bottle Not allowed
All drinks including water are forbidden inside; reusable/metal bottles are covered by the general 'bevande (inclusa acqua)' ban.
Metal bottle rules at other venues →Food Not allowed
Entry forbidden with food ('vietato l'ingresso al Museo con cibi'). A cafeteria/restaurant is available on site.
Food rules at other venues →Stroller Limited
Strollers (passeggini) allowed only for children up to two years of age ('Sono ammessi passeggini per bambini fino ai due anni di eta').
Stroller rules at other venues →Tripod Not allowed
Photography/filming must be done without tripods or stands ('senza uso di treppiedi e/o stativi'); tripods otherwise require a reproduction concession.
Tripod rules at other venues →Camera Limited
Photos/videos for personal/study use are free, but only without tripods/stands, without flash, and without contact with artworks. Commercial reproduction requires a concession.
Camera rules at other venues →Umbrella Not allowed
Umbrellas (ombrelli) must be deposited at the cloakroom ('Il deposito bagagli e obbligatorio per oggetti quali: ... ombrelli').
Umbrella rules at other venues →Pets Not allowed
Animals forbidden except guide dogs ('animali (ad eccezione dei cani guida)').
Pets rules at other venues →We don't guess: ask the venue before you go if one of these matters for your visit.
What the rules do and don't say about these
- E-scooter: Not mentioned on official pages.
Will my bag fit?
Galleria Borghese's published limit: 21 × 15 cm. Enter your bag's size (cm) to check it.
Measure the outside of the bag, including handles, wheels and pockets. Security staff have the final word — this is a quick check, not a guarantee.
Large bags or suitcases may not be allowed inside. Drop them at a luggage storage in Rome before you go.
Cloakroom & lockers
Guardaroba at the entrance; deposit is MANDATORY for medium/large bags, backpacks, shoppers, umbrellas, selfie sticks and any item judged dangerous or bulky by staff. Price not stated on the official site (not documented as free).
What the official rules say
Il deposito bagagli e obbligatorio per oggetti quali: borse di medie e grandi dimensioni, zaini, shopper, ombrelli, selfiestick o altri elementi la cui pericolosita o ingombro e valutato dal personale di sorveglianza. L'ingresso al museo e consentito solo a piccoli marsupi e borse tipo pochette di dimensioni non superiori a 21 x 15 cm. Sono ammessi passeggini per bambini fino ai due anni di eta. Inoltre e vietato l'ingresso al Museo con cibi, bevande (inclusa acqua) e animali (ad eccezione dei cani guida). Galleria Borghese bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Galleria Borghese?
Not allowed. Backpacks (zaini) forbidden in exhibition halls; must be left in the cloakroom. Only small pouches/pochette up to 21x15 cm allowed inside.
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Galleria Borghese?
Not allowed. Luggage forbidden inside; must be deposited at the cloakroom, accepted only for the time of the visit and, exceptionally, for short storage.
Can I bring a water bottle into Galleria Borghese?
Not allowed. Entry forbidden with drinks including water ('vietato l'ingresso al Museo con cibi, bevande (inclusa acqua)').
Can I bring food into Galleria Borghese?
Not allowed. Entry forbidden with food ('vietato l'ingresso al Museo con cibi'). A cafeteria/restaurant is available on site.
Can I bring a stroller into Galleria Borghese?
Limited. Strollers (passeggini) allowed only for children up to two years of age ('Sono ammessi passeggini per bambini fino ai due anni di eta').
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Galleria Borghese?
Guardaroba at the entrance; deposit is MANDATORY for medium/large bags, backpacks, shoppers, umbrellas, selfie sticks and any item judged dangerous or bulky by staff. Price not stated on the official site (not documented as free).
What bag size is allowed at Galleria Borghese?
max 21x15 cm (only small pouches/pochette allowed inside)