Louvre Museum: bag policy & entry rules
Paris, France · museum · last checked 2026-06-14
Louvre Museum bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Louvre Museum?
Limited. Large bags not allowed in the museum; smaller bags up to 55x35x20 cm permitted, otherwise must go in a free locker.
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Louvre Museum?
Not allowed. Suitcases and large bags are not allowed in the museum; must be deposited in a locker if within size limits, larger ones not admitted at all.
Can I bring a water bottle into Louvre Museum?
Allowed. Only consumption of still water, away from the artworks, is permitted; food/drinks must otherwise be kept in a closed bag.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Louvre Museum?
Free self-service automatic lockers beneath the Pyramid and at the Porte des Lions; items must be collected the same day; Porte des Lions lockers close at 5 p.m.
What bag size is allowed at Louvre Museum?
55 x 35 x 20 cm (max item size allowed in welcome area and exhibition rooms; larger items not admitted and cannot fit in lockers)
Large bags or suitcases may not be allowed inside. Drop them at a nearby luggage storage (from ~€5/day).
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Full entry rules
| Backpack | Limited | Large bags not allowed in the museum; smaller bags up to 55x35x20 cm permitted, otherwise must go in a free locker. |
| Suitcase / luggage | Not allowed | Suitcases and large bags are not allowed in the museum; must be deposited in a locker if within size limits, larger ones not admitted at all. |
| Water bottle | Allowed | Only consumption of still water, away from the artworks, is permitted; food/drinks must otherwise be kept in a closed bag. |
| Metal bottle | Allowed | Still water permitted away from artworks; no distinction made for bottle material. |
| Food | Limited | Eating/drinking not allowed where artworks are displayed; food must be in a closed bag. Picnic tables available under the Pyramid; cafes/restaurants on site. |
| Stroller | Allowed | Pushchairs and baby carriers are available on free loan from the visitor assistance area. |
| Tripod | Not specified | Not explicitly addressed; only selfie sticks, flash and lighting are prohibited for photography. |
| Camera | Allowed | Photos and videos permitted in the permanent collections for personal use; no flash, lighting or selfie sticks. Temporary exhibitions may restrict. |
| Umbrella | Limited | 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. |
| Pets | Not allowed | All animals are prohibited, with the exception of guide dogs or assistance dogs. |
| E-scooter | Not allowed | Scooters and folding bikes are not admitted in the collections and must be deposited in a locker (if within the 55x35x20 cm size limit). |
Cloakroom: Free self-service automatic lockers beneath the Pyramid and at the Porte des Lions; items must be collected the same day; Porte des Lions lockers close at 5 p.m.