Galleria dell'Accademia Florence: bag policy & entry rules
Backpack, water bottle, camera and umbrella are allowed only with conditions. Suitcase, food, tripod and pets are not allowed. There is no cloakroom on site.
What can you bring into Galleria dell'Accademia Florence?
What Galleria dell'Accademia Florence's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Limited
Only small personal backpacks up to 40x30x18 cm allowed; large backpacks not allowed (no cloakroom).
Backpack rules at other venues →Suitcase / luggage Not allowed
Luggage and any bulky object over 40x30x18 cm not allowed; no cloakroom. Storage at MyAccademia store.
Suitcase / luggage rules at other venues →Water bottle Limited
Water in plastic bottles allowed only up to 0.5 L; cans and glass bottles forbidden.
Water bottle rules at other venues →Food Not allowed
Consuming food and drinks throughout the museum is forbidden.
Food rules at other venues →Camera Limited
Photography permitted, but flash, selfie sticks and bulky tripods/equipment forbidden; drones forbidden.
Camera rules at other venues →Umbrella Limited
Umbrellas that do not fold up are forbidden; all umbrellas must be left in umbrella stands at the entrance.
Umbrella rules at other venues →Pets Not allowed
No animals, except guide dogs for the blind, service dogs for the disabled and certified pet-therapy animals.
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
- Metal bottle: Rules specify water in plastic bottles up to 0.5L; metal/reusable bottles not explicitly addressed.
- Stroller: Not explicitly mentioned; baby-changing facilities referenced but no stroller rule stated.
- E-scooter: Not explicitly mentioned; would fall under prohibited bulky objects over 40x30x18 cm.
Will my bag fit?
Galleria dell'Accademia Florence's published limit: 40 × 30 × 18 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.
There is no cloakroom here — large bags and suitcases can't be brought in or left anywhere. Drop them at a luggage storage in Florence before you go.
Cloakroom & lockers
No cloakroom at the museum. Official site notes a paid luggage storage service at the nearby MyAccademia store; banned items cannot be deposited at the museum.
What the official rules say
The Gallery DOES NOT PROVIDE a CLOAK ROOM service, therefore, luggage, large backpacks, helmets and/or any other bulky object that measures more than 40x30x18 cm is not allowed. [...] Inside the Gallery it is FORBIDDEN to: take flash pictures, use selfie sticks and bulky support tripods/equipment; introduce drinks of any kind (including cans and/or glass bottles) except water in plastic bottles in quantities not exceeding 0.5 L; consume food and drinks throughout the museum; introduce umbrellas that do not close up, and all umbrellas must be deposited in the appropriate umbrella stands at the entrance; introduce drones and similar devices. Galleria dell'Accademia Florence bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Galleria dell'Accademia Florence?
Limited. Only small personal backpacks up to 40x30x18 cm allowed; large backpacks not allowed (no cloakroom).
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Galleria dell'Accademia Florence?
Not allowed. Luggage and any bulky object over 40x30x18 cm not allowed; no cloakroom. Storage at MyAccademia store.
Can I bring a water bottle into Galleria dell'Accademia Florence?
Limited. Water in plastic bottles allowed only up to 0.5 L; cans and glass bottles forbidden.
Can I bring food into Galleria dell'Accademia Florence?
Not allowed. Consuming food and drinks throughout the museum is forbidden.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Galleria dell'Accademia Florence?
No cloakroom at the museum. Official site notes a paid luggage storage service at the nearby MyAccademia store; banned items cannot be deposited at the museum.
What bag size is allowed at Galleria dell'Accademia Florence?
40x30x18 cm