Harvey Milk Photo Center
The San Francisco Bay Area’s
Community Darkroom and Gallery Space
Serving the San Francisco community since 1940, the Harvey Milk Photo Center is the oldest and largest community black and white darkroom in the United States, and is associated with the San Francisco Recreation & Parks Department. In addition to the wet lab, the Center provides access to large format printers and film scanning equipment in our full featured digital lab.
The Photo Center also runs many classes throughout the year with an emphasis on analog photography.
We host many events, exhibitions, and lectures, all available for the general public to attend.
The Harvey Milk Photo Center is a part of the San Francisco Recreation and Parks Department. Since 1954, the Center has resided at 50 Scott Street, in the lower level of the Harvey Milk Center for the Arts building at Duboce Park.
Harvey Milk Photo Center Hours
See our Facility Closures page for information on the availability of our facilities or give us a call.
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 3 pm – 8:30 pm
Wednesday: 3 pm – 8:30 pm
Thursday: 3 pm – 8:30 pm
Friday: Closed
Saturday: 11 am – 4:30 pm
Sunday: Closed
Darkroom & Digital Lab Hours
Tuesday: 3 pm – 8 pm
Wednesday: 3 pm – 8 pm
Thursday: 3 pm – 8 pm
Saturday: 11 am – 4 pm
Spring Classes
Spring 2025 registration opens Mar 1 at 10am*
*Priority registration for active scholarship recipients starts Feb 26 at 10 am
Studio Sale
Saturday, March 29, 2025, 10AM-4PM
& Tuesday, April 1, 2025, 3PM-8:30PM
Come buy photographic odds and ends from the Photo Center to support our mission!
Made at the Photo Center
Current Exhibitor: Ryan Jacobs
We are currently accepting submissions from members, staff, volunteers & students.
Apply and Submit or see details.