Harvey Milk Photo Center
The San Francisco Bay Area’s
Community Darkroom and Gallery Space
UNAPOLOGETICALLY QUEER
A bold exhibition that aims to amplify queer voices in a time of resistance and visibility.
Opening Reception: June 21, 6 – 9 PM
June 21 – July 31, 2025
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
San Francisco
Photo Book Fair
Saturday, October 18, 11am-5pm &
Sunday, October 19, 10am-4pm, 2025
at Harvey Milk Photo Center
Summer Classes
Summer 2025 registration opens May 17 at 10am*
*Priority registration for active scholarship recipients starts May 14 at 10 am
Made at the Photo Center
Current Exhibitor:
Mitsu Yoshikawa
We are currently accepting submissions from members, staff, volunteers & students.
Apply and Submit or see details.