Musee d'Orsay: bag policy & entry rules
Paris, France · museum · last checked 2026-06-14
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
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)
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 | Backpacks must be deposited in the cloakroom before entering; only items within W56xH45xD25 cm accepted |
| Suitcase / luggage | Limited | Suitcases must be deposited in cloakroom; luggage larger than W56xH45xD25 cm is prohibited entirely (not even accepted in cloakroom) |
| Water bottle | Limited | Only 'excessive quantities of food and drink' are prohibited; eating/drinking allowed only in designated areas. No explicit bottle rule |
| Metal bottle | Not specified | No specific rule on metal/reusable bottles; only excessive quantities of drink are prohibited |
| Food | Limited | Excessive quantities of food and drink prohibited; eating/drinking only permitted in designated areas, not in galleries |
| Stroller | Limited | Prams and pushchairs must be deposited in cloakroom, except folding pushchairs; approved-model pushchairs lent on deposit of ID |
| Tripod | Not allowed | Camera stands, tripods and telescopic arms are forbidden in galleries; must be deposited in cloakroom |
| Camera | Allowed | Photography/video for private use permitted, but may be banned in certain rooms/temporary exhibitions as signalled; flash forbidden |
| Umbrella | Limited | Large umbrellas must be deposited in cloakroom before entering |
| Pets | Not allowed | Animals prohibited except guide dogs or service animals accompanying persons with proof of disability |
| E-scooter | Not allowed | Scooters, rollerblades, roller skates, skateboards and folding bicycles are prohibited |
Cloakroom: Free cloakroom for clothing, small luggage and required-deposit items, in exchange for a token; reserved for museum/auditorium visitors