Louvre Museum: bag policy & entry rules
At Louvre Museum you can bring water bottle, metal bottle, stroller and camera. Backpack, food and umbrella are allowed only with conditions. Suitcase, pets and e-scooter are not allowed. There is a free cloakroom on site.
What can you bring into Louvre Museum?
What Louvre Museum's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Limited
Large bags not allowed in the museum; smaller bags up to 55x35x20 cm permitted, otherwise must go in a free locker.
Backpack rules at other venues →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.
Suitcase / luggage rules at other venues →Water bottle Allowed
Only consumption of still water, away from the artworks, is permitted; food/drinks must otherwise be kept in a closed bag.
Water bottle rules at other venues →Metal bottle Allowed
Still water permitted away from artworks; no distinction made for bottle material.
Metal bottle rules at other venues →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.
Food rules at other venues →Stroller Allowed
Pushchairs and baby carriers are available on free loan from the visitor assistance area.
Stroller rules at other venues →Camera Allowed
Photos and videos permitted in the permanent collections for personal use; no flash, lighting or selfie sticks. Temporary exhibitions may restrict.
Camera rules at other venues →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.
Umbrella rules at other venues →Pets Not allowed
All animals are prohibited, with the exception of guide dogs or assistance dogs.
Pets rules at other venues →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).
E-scooter 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
- Tripod: Not explicitly addressed; only selfie sticks, flash and lighting are prohibited for photography.
Will my bag fit?
Louvre Museum's published limit: 55 × 35 × 20 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 Paris before you go.
Cloakroom & lockers
Free self-service automatic lockers beneath the Pyramid and at the Porte des Lions; items must be collected the same day (the Porte des Lions closes at 3 p.m.).
What the official rules say
Suitcases and large bags are not allowed in the museum. Any items exceeding 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not permitted in the museum (welcome area and exhibition rooms). Self-service lockers are available free of charge beneath the Pyramid and at the Porte des Lions. 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.
Can I bring food into Louvre Museum?
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.
Can I bring a stroller into Louvre Museum?
Allowed. Pushchairs and baby carriers are available on free loan from the visitor assistance area.
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 (the Porte des Lions closes at 3 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)