Musee d'Orsay: luggage storage & bag policy
Paris, France · museum · from official rules · last checked 2026-06-14
- You can bringBags up to 56x45x25 cm
- You can't bringOversized suitcases
- Where to leave itFree on-site lockers / cloakroom
Can you bring a bag or backpack inside?
Backpacks must be deposited in the cloakroom before entering; only items within W56xH45xD25 cm accepted Maximum item size: Luggage with dimensions greater than W56 x H45 x D25 cm is not permitted (must not exceed 56x45x25 cm).
Suitcases & large luggage
Suitcases must be deposited in cloakroom; luggage larger than W56xH45xD25 cm is prohibited entirely (not even accepted in cloakroom)
Lockers, cloakroom & luggage storage
Free cloakroom for clothing, small luggage and required-deposit items, in exchange for a token; reserved for museum/auditorium visitors
Anything over the size limit has to be stored. On-site lockers can fill up at peak times, so a nearby luggage storage is a useful backup.
Find luggage storage in Paris →"Allowed inside" vs "storage available"
Allowed inside means you can carry the item with you through the galleries or the site. Storage available means it isn't allowed with you, but you can leave it in a locker or cloakroom and collect it on the way out. A venue can offer storage and still refuse oversized suitcases entirely — so a large suitcase may be neither allowed inside nor accepted for storage. When in doubt, travel light or store luggage off-site before you arrive.
Practical tips
- Bring a bag within the published size limit (Luggage with dimensions greater than W56 x H45 x D25 cm is not permitted (must not exceed 56x45x25 cm)) so you aren't turned away at security.
- On-site lockers are free, but they can fill up at busy times — have a backup plan.
- Rules and security checks change — always confirm on the official site before your visit.
Musee d'Orsay bag policy: FAQ
Can I bring luggage or a suitcase to Musee d'Orsay?
Limited. Suitcases must be deposited in cloakroom; luggage larger than W56xH45xD25 cm is prohibited entirely (not even accepted in cloakroom)
Are there lockers or luggage storage at Musee d'Orsay?
Free cloakroom for clothing, small luggage and required-deposit items, in exchange for a token; reserved for museum/auditorium visitors
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
What bag size is allowed at Musee d'Orsay?
The maximum item size allowed inside is 56x45x25 cm.
Where can I store luggage near Musee d'Orsay?
Musee d'Orsay has free on-site lockers/cloakroom for bags within the size limit. For anything larger — or as a backup when lockers are full — use a luggage storage in Paris (typically from ~€5/day).
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