Can I bring a backpack into Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?

Limited. Only small rucksacks allowed: when carried on the shoulders they must not exceed the widest point of the body by more than 15 cm. Larger ones must be left in the free cloakroom.

Can I bring a suitcase / luggage into Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?

Not allowed. Suitcases, bags, packages and containers larger than 40x35x15 cm must be deposited in the cloakroom (not allowed in exhibition areas).

Can I bring a water bottle into Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel?

Limited. Not named individually. Official rule: 'food and drinks of any type' must be stowed in the cloakroom, and consuming food/drink in the exhibition halls is forbidden.

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Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel: bag & entry policy

Rome, Italy · museum · last checked 2026-06-14

BackpackLimited

SuitcaseNot allowed

CloakroomYes (free)

Max bag sizemax 40x35x15 cm (larger suitcases/bags/containers must go to the cloakroom)

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Full entry rules

Backpack	Limited	Only small rucksacks allowed: when carried on the shoulders they must not exceed the widest point of the body by more than 15 cm. Larger ones must be left in the free cloakroom.
Suitcase / luggage	Not allowed	Suitcases, bags, packages and containers larger than 40x35x15 cm must be deposited in the cloakroom (not allowed in exhibition areas).
Water bottle	Limited	Not named individually. Official rule: 'food and drinks of any type' must be stowed in the cloakroom, and consuming food/drink in the exhibition halls is forbidden.
Metal bottle	Not specified	Reusable/metal bottles are not specifically addressed. The general rule that 'food and drinks of any type' must be deposited would apply, but metal bottles are not individually documented.
Food	Not allowed	It is forbidden to consume food and drink inside the exhibition halls; food and drinks of any type must be stowed in the (free) cloakroom.
Stroller	Allowed	Families with children and strollers are welcomed; staff direct visitors to dedicated elevators and accessible routes.
Tripod	Not allowed	Use of tripods, stands, drones and/or professional equipment is not allowed; tripods and stands for photo/video cameras must be left in the cloakroom.
Camera	Limited	Photography allowed for personal use in all areas EXCEPT the Sistine Chapel, where photos and films are forbidden. Flash photography is strictly forbidden everywhere. Cameras cannot be left in the cloakroom.
Umbrella	Limited	Full-length (non-folding) or medium and large umbrellas (and those with pointed tips) must be left in the cloakroom. Small folding umbrellas are not specifically restricted.
Pets	Not allowed	Animals not permitted, even small ones, except guide dogs for the blind/partially-sighted (muzzle and lead, advance notice) and certified pet-therapy animals.
E-scooter	Not specified	Electric scooters / monopattini are not mentioned in the official Vatican Museums rules or cloakroom regulations.

Cloakroom: Free cloakroom. Items must be collected the same day before closing or are treated as lost property and destroyed within 48h. Cash, jewellery, phones/tablets, cameras and coats/jackets cannot be deposited.

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Source: official venue rules · confidence: high · last checked 2026-06-14. Rules change — always confirm officially before you go.