Uffizi Gallery: bag policy & entry rules
Florence, Italy · museum · last checked 2026-06-14
Uffizi Gallery bag policy: quick answers
Can I bring a backpack into Uffizi Gallery?
Not allowed. Must be stored in the free cloakroom prior to entry; baby backpacks / large luggage not allowed inside at all.
Can I bring a suitcase or luggage into Uffizi Gallery?
Not allowed. 'Suitcases of any size, trolleys, rucksacks' must be left in the cloakroom; large luggage not allowed inside.
Can I bring a water bottle into Uffizi Gallery?
Limited. Plastic/thermos bottle with water allowed only up to 0.5 litres (50 cl); larger must be discarded.
Are there lockers or a cloakroom at Uffizi Gallery?
Located after the entrances under the Eastern colonnade of the courtyard; storage is free. Backpacks, bags, suitcases of any size, trolleys, large umbrellas and glass bottles must be deposited here before entry.
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 | Not allowed | Must be stored in the free cloakroom prior to entry; baby backpacks / large luggage not allowed inside at all. |
| Suitcase / luggage | Not allowed | 'Suitcases of any size, trolleys, rucksacks' must be left in the cloakroom; large luggage not allowed inside. |
| Water bottle | Limited | Plastic/thermos bottle with water allowed only up to 0.5 litres (50 cl); larger must be discarded. |
| Metal bottle | Limited | Allowed only as a flask of water up to 0.5L; no glass. Treated under the 0.5L water-bottle rule. |
| Food | Not allowed | Cannot be consumed inside; introducing food/drinks forbidden. Exception: baby food/bottles, milk, juice cartons under 250 ml for children. |
| Stroller | Allowed | Prams and pushchairs may enter, but may not be deposited in the cloakroom during the visit. |
| Tripod | Not allowed | Tripods, stands, lightstands, selfie sticks and professional equipment forbidden. |
| Camera | Allowed | Photography allowed for personal/study purposes (except works on loan); no flash, no stands, no tripods. |
| Umbrella | Limited | Large umbrellas must be left in the cloakroom; small umbrellas allowed if they fit in a pocket or handbag. |
| Pets | Not allowed | Animals forbidden except guide dogs for the blind, service dogs for the disabled (on leash) and pet-therapy animals. |
| E-scooter | Not specified | Not mentioned in the official rules; would likely fall under prohibited large/bulky objects but not documented. |
Cloakroom: Located after the entrances under the Eastern colonnade of the courtyard; storage is free. Backpacks, bags, suitcases of any size, trolleys, large umbrellas and glass bottles must be deposited here before entry.