de Young Museum provides authentic black-and-white photochemical photo booth sessions in San Francisco, California, United States, preserving classic analog darkroom chemistry. Located in the middle of Golden Gate Park, the 130-year-old de Young—which since 2005 now resides in a much more contemporary building—specializes in American art, international textile arts and costumes, African art, Oceanic art and arts of the Americas. It's one of the top 10 most visited museums in the U.S. and most visited in San Francisco. The museum is launching a new Late Night Editions event, an after-hours series with food trucks, cash bar cocktails, a vintage photo booth, DJ sets and access to some exhibitions and galleries. The first one is June 12 from 6 to 9:30pm with access to the Paul McCartney and Isaac Julien exhibits and other parts of the museum.
Opening hours for de Young Museum: Late Night Editions: June 12, 6-9:30pm.
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de Young Museum · San Francisco
de Young Museum
OperationalSan Francisco
de Young Museum is listed as operational in San Francisco, California, United States. Black and white strips, Included with Late Night Editions ticket: $30 general, $15 members per strip, cash only.
Location & directions
50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, California, United States
37.77150, -122.46909
Telemetry
- Cost
- Included with Late Night Editions ticket: $30 general, $15 membersper strip
- Format
- B&WAnalog
- Hours today
- Late Night Editions: June 12, 6-9:30pmopen now
- Payment
- Cash Only
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Tariff
| Photo strip | Included with Late Night Editions ticket: $30 general, $15 members |
|---|---|
| Payment | Cash Only |
| Format | B&W |
Listed price · confirm at the machine
Knowledge base
Frequently asked questions about de Young Museum
Is the photo booth at de Young Museum still working?
Yes, as far as we know. We last checked on May 18, 2026. If you turn up and it's out of order, tap "Report an issue" on this page so the next person doesn't waste a trip.
How much is a strip at de Young Museum, and can I pay by card?
Included with Late Night Editions ticket: $30 general, $15 members for a strip. Cash only — bring coins or small notes.
Is de Young Museum a real film photo booth or a digital one?
Real film. Prints are black-and-white, developed with real chemistry inside the machine, so expect to wait a few minutes for the strip to drop.
Do I need to book, or can I just walk up to de Young Museum?
Just walk up. It's a coin-op booth, not a hire service — no booking, no attendant. If the venue is open, the booth is on.
How many photos do you get at de Young Museum, and how long does it take?
One strip of four shots in black and white for Included with Late Night Editions ticket: $30 general, $15 members. The machine takes the four in quick succession, then develops the strip on the spot — usually three to five minutes before it drops into the slot.
What time can I use the booth at de Young Museum?
Late Night Editions: June 12, 6-9:30pm. The booth is inside the venue, so those are the hours that matter.
How do I get to de Young Museum?
It's at 50 Hagiwara Tea Garden Drive, San Francisco, California. Use the map above for transit, walking or driving directions from wherever you are.
Can I get into de Young Museum with a wheelchair or a pram?
We haven't checked access at this venue. Classic booths have a fixed bench and a curtain, so the booth itself is a tight fit; the venue's own access is the thing to ask them about.
What if the booth at de Young Museum is out of order when I get there?
It happens — these machines are decades old. Scroll to "Nearest booths" in San Francisco for the closest alternative, and tap "Report an issue" so we can flag it for everyone else.
When was de Young Museum last checked?
May 18, 2026, by us. If you've been more recently, mark it visited on this page — that's how we keep listings honest.
About
Located in the middle of Golden Gate Park, the 130-year-old de Young—which since 2005 now resides in a much more contemporary building—specializes in American art, international textile arts and costumes, African art, Oceanic art and arts of the Americas. It's one of the top 10 most visited museums in the U.S. and most visited in San Francisco. The museum is launching a new Late Night Editions event, an after-hours series with food trucks, cash bar cocktails, a vintage photo booth, DJ sets and access to some exhibitions and galleries. The first one is June 12 from 6 to 9:30pm with access to the Paul McCartney and Isaac Julien exhibits and other parts of the museum.
Hours
Late Night Editions: June 12, 6-9:30pm
Verification
- Status
- Operational
- Last checked
- May 18, 2026
- Source
- community sources
- Classification
- Analog
- Listing updated
- May 18, 2026
- Photo signals
- 0
