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Bag Limits and Entry Rules for Venues in Washington, DC

We cover 10 venues in Washington, DC, and all of them have verified pages. Their bag rules differ widely, and the table below puts each rule next to its official source and the date we checked it. Check each venue before you pack.

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Venues covered
10
Verified so far
10
Last checked
Oct 7, 2026

Every venue we cover in Washington, DC

Washington, DC and Landover. A verified page shows its bag rule here, and the others say they are still being checked.

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Bag rules side by side

These rows come from each Washington, DC venue's own policy page.

Bag policy

  • Audi FieldConditional

    No bags larger than 14 x 14 x 6 inches are allowed, and no backpacks or luggage. Cinch bags that fit the size limit are allowed. Fans are strongly encouraged to bring no bag, and there are separate lanes for fans with and without bags.

    Audi Field A-Z guide, checked

  • Capital One ArenaConditional

    The arena has a strict no bag policy. Bags, backpacks and purses are not permitted, while wallet-size clutches up to 4 x 6 inches and medical or parenting bags up to 14 x 14 x 6 inches are, after security screening.

    Capital One Arena policies page, checked

  • Jiffy Lube LiveConditional

    The venue has a clear bag only policy. Clear plastic, vinyl or PVC bags no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches are allowed, and small clutch bags do not need to be clear but cannot be larger than 6 x 9 inches. All bags are subject to search.

    Jiffy Lube Live visit and FAQ page, checked

  • National Air and Space MuseumConditional

    All visitors go through a security checkpoint that may include additional bag inspection. The museum asks visitors to minimize bags and personal items. It gives no bag size limit.

    National Air and Space Museum what to expect page, checked

  • National Museum of African American History and CultureConditional

    Security staff hand-check all bags, briefcases, purses and containers, and visitors are encouraged to limit what they bring. Luggage may be carried through the museum if needed, and no bag size limit is stated.

    NMAAHC frequently asked questions page, checked

  • National Museum of American HistoryConditional

    All visitors walk through a metal detector, and bags are checked by hand or X-ray. The page says fewer items mean faster entry and gives no bag size limit.

    National Museum of American History visit page, checked

  • National Museum of Natural HistoryConditional

    Bags may be subject to a thorough search, and the museum encourages visitors to limit what they bring. It gives no bag size limit.

    National Museum of Natural History visit page, checked

  • Nationals ParkConditional

    Any bag larger than a 5 x 7 x 0.75 inch clutch must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 16 x 16 x 8 inches. A one-gallon freezer bag counts, and a small non-clear clutch can come in with one of the clear options. All bags are searched.

    Nationals Park bag policy page, checked

  • Northwest StadiumConditional

    Bags must be clear plastic, vinyl or PVC and no larger than 12 x 6 x 12 inches, or a one-gallon clear freezer bag. A small clutch about the size of a hand can come in with a clear bag. Other bags, diaper bags and packages that do not meet the size rule are prohibited.

    Northwest Stadium clear bag policy page, checked

  • Washington MonumentConditional

    Bags larger than 18 x 16 x 8 inches are not allowed within the monument. The page gives no other bag rule.

    Washington Monument restricted items page, checked

Bag storage at the verified venues

Nationals Park: Binbox lockers sit outside the Center Field, Left Field and Home Plate gates from two hours before first pitch until one hour after the last pitch, in medium and large sizes for a small fee. Bags in a locker are subject to security inspection. You can also return items to your vehicle, and bicycle helmets can go to the free bike valet.

Capital One Arena: The arena will not check or store any of the listed prohibited items, and the page describes no bag storage.

Northwest Stadium: The pages describe no bag storage.

Audi Field: The guide describes no bag storage. Strollers that do not fold up can be checked at no cost just inside Gate A.

National Museum of Natural History: The museum has no coat check, bag storage or lockers.

Jiffy Lube Live: The pages read describe no bag storage.

Washington Monument: The page describes no bag or locker storage.

National Air and Space Museum: The pages read describe no lockers or bag storage.

National Museum of American History: A limited number of lockers are first come, first served, in small (16 inches high), medium (22 inches) and large (34 inches) sizes, all with a 12 inch interior width and 16 inch depth. Suitcase-sized bags most likely will not fit, and there is no other bag check.

National Museum of African American History and Culture: Lockers are first come, first served in two sizes, both 12 inches wide and 19 inches deep, 25 inches high for the larger and 15 inches for the smaller. They fit a backpack, purse or carry-on sized bag, but not luggage.

Questions about Washington, DC venues

  1. Not by default. The bag rules we have verified in Washington, DC differ widely, so read the table above. A smaller bag is the easier choice if you visit more than one.

  2. No. These are the pilot venues. We add more in waves, starting with the places people search for most.

Sources for this page

Every verified rule comes from one of these official pages. They open in a new tab.

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