Musee d'Orsay: bag policy & entry rules
At Musee d'Orsay you can bring camera. Backpack, suitcase, water bottle, food, stroller and umbrella are allowed only with conditions. Tripod, pets and e-scooter are not allowed. There is a free cloakroom on site.
What can you bring into Musee d'Orsay?
What Musee d'Orsay's official rules say, item by item. Tap an item for the detail.
Backpack Limited
Backpacks must be deposited in the cloakroom before entering; only items within W56xH45xD25 cm accepted
Backpack rules at other venues →Suitcase / luggage Limited
Suitcases must be deposited in cloakroom; luggage larger than W56xH45xD25 cm is prohibited entirely (not even accepted in cloakroom)
Suitcase / luggage rules at other venues →Water bottle Limited
Only 'excessive quantities of food and drink' are prohibited; eating/drinking allowed only in designated areas. No explicit bottle rule
Water bottle rules at other venues →Food Limited
Excessive quantities of food and drink prohibited; eating/drinking only permitted in designated areas, not in galleries
Food rules at other venues →Stroller Limited
Prams and pushchairs must be deposited in cloakroom, except folding pushchairs; approved-model pushchairs lent on deposit of ID
Stroller rules at other venues →Tripod Not allowed
Camera stands, tripods and telescopic arms are forbidden in galleries; must be deposited in cloakroom
Tripod rules at other venues →Camera Allowed
Photography/video for private use permitted, but may be banned in certain rooms/temporary exhibitions as signalled; flash forbidden
Camera rules at other venues →Umbrella Limited
Large umbrellas must be deposited in cloakroom before entering
Umbrella rules at other venues →Pets Not allowed
Animals prohibited except guide dogs or service animals accompanying persons with proof of disability
Pets rules at other venues →E-scooter Not allowed
Scooters, rollerblades, roller skates, skateboards and folding bicycles are prohibited
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
- Metal bottle: No specific rule on metal/reusable bottles; only excessive quantities of drink are prohibited
Will my bag fit?
Musee d'Orsay's published limit: 56 × 45 × 25 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 cloakroom for clothing, small luggage and required-deposit items, in exchange for a token; reserved for museum/auditorium visitors
What the official rules say
It is therefore notably prohibited to bring the following: ... 6. luggage with dimensions greater than W56xH45xD25; ... 8. excessive quantities of food and drink ...; 9. animals, with the exception of guide dogs or service animals ...; 10. scooters, rollerblades and roller skates, skateboards and folding bicycles. Musee d'Orsay bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Musee d'Orsay?
Limited. Backpacks must be deposited in the cloakroom before entering; only items within W56xH45xD25 cm accepted
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Musee d'Orsay?
Limited. Suitcases must be deposited in cloakroom; luggage larger than W56xH45xD25 cm is prohibited entirely (not even accepted in cloakroom)
Can I bring a water bottle into Musee d'Orsay?
Limited. Only 'excessive quantities of food and drink' are prohibited; eating/drinking allowed only in designated areas. No explicit bottle rule
Can I bring food into Musee d'Orsay?
Limited. Excessive quantities of food and drink prohibited; eating/drinking only permitted in designated areas, not in galleries
Can I bring a stroller into Musee d'Orsay?
Limited. Prams and pushchairs must be deposited in cloakroom, except folding pushchairs; approved-model pushchairs lent on deposit of ID
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Musee d'Orsay?
Free cloakroom for clothing, small luggage and required-deposit items, in exchange for a token; reserved for museum/auditorium visitors
What bag size is allowed at Musee d'Orsay?
Luggage with dimensions greater than W56 x H45 x D25 cm is not permitted (must not exceed 56x45x25 cm)