Thursday, September 21, 2023
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Darkroom Closed for Summer
The Cage and photo labs will be CLOSED for the summer break on Friday, May 12th at 5:00 pm.
All equipment must be checked in before May 12th at 4:30 pm.
We will re-open Tuesday, September 5th, at 9am.
Have a wonderful summer!

Joni Sternbach, 15.09.13 #4 Big Guns Alone, Hossegor, France, 8×10″, Unique Tintype
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
CLOSED FOR SPRING BREAK
The Darkroom will be CLOSED
for Spring Break
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
CLOSED FOR PRESIDENT'S DAY
The Darkroom will be CLOSED
We will re-open Tuesday, Feb. 21st at 9am
Saturday, January 21, 2023
SPRING 2023
OPEN HOURS
BLACK & WHITE DARKROOM
Monday - 9:00am to 12:45pm; 4:30pm to 8:45pm
Tuesday - 4:30pm to 8:45pm
Wednesday - 12:30pm; 4:30pm; 6:30pm to 8:45pm
Thursday - 4:30pm to 8:45pm
Friday - 9:00am to 4:45pm
Saturday - CLOSED
Sunday - 12:00pm to 6:45pm
Monday, December 5, 2022
End of the Semester
The Barney Darkroom will be CLOSED
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16TH
For Winter Break
We will re-open Monday, January 23rd at 9am for the Spring Semester.
Enjoy the Break!
Monday, November 21, 2022
Darkroom CLOSED for Fall Break
The Barney Darkroom will be CLOSED
WEDENSDAY, NOVEMBER 23RD
THRU SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 27TH
For Fall Break
We will re-open Monday, May 29th at 9am.
**If you wish to check out equipment for the break, you may do so on Tuesday, Nov. 22nd ONLY **
Friday, September 2, 2022
Darkroom Closed Until Sept. 12th
The Barney Photo Lab is currently open for DIGITAL PRINTING & EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT ONLY until Sept. 12th.
After September 12th the Black & White Darkroom and the Film Developing area will be open for the semester.
We thank you for your patience!
Monday, May 9, 2022
End of The Semester Open Hours
The Barney Darkroom will be open normal hours through May 17th.
We will be closed May 18th for the summer.
We will re-open Thursday Sept. 1st at 9am for the Fall Semester.
Have a great summer!
Thursday, March 3, 2022
Closed for Spring Break
The Barney Darkroom will be CLOSED
Monday, March 14th thru Sunday, March 20th
for Spring Break.
We will re-open Monday, March 21st at 9am.
If you wish to check out equipment over Spring Break, you may do so on Friday, March 11 or Sunday, March 13th ONLY.
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
Closed for Presidents' Day
We will re-open Tuesday, February 22nd at 9am
Tuesday, January 18, 2022
Spring 2022 Open Hours
*hours are subject to change*
Tuesday - 4:30pm to 9:00pm
Wednesday - 9:00am to 12:45pm; 4:30pm to 9:00pm
Thursday - 9:00am to 12:45pm; 4:30pm to 9:00pm
Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Saturday - CLOSED
Sunday - 12:00pm to 7:00pm
EQUIPMENT CHECKOUT HOURS
Monday - 9:00am to 9:00pm
Tuesday - 9:00am to 9:00pm
Wednesday - 9:00am to 9:00pm
Thursday - 9:00am to 9:00pm
Friday - 9:00am to 5:00pm
Sunday - 12:00pm to 7:00pm
Thursday, November 4, 2021
CLOSED THANKSGIVING WEEKEND
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
CLOSED for Indigenous Peoples' Day
The Barney Darkroom will be CLOSED
Monday, October 11th
for Indigenous Peoples' Day.
We will re-open Tuesday, October 12th at 9am.
All equipment checked out on Thursday or Friday will be due back on Tuesday.
Monday, May 10, 2021
Darkroom Closed for Summer
The Barney Darkroom will be CLOSED
MONDAY, MAY 10TH at 4pm
for Summer break.
We will re-open Thursday, September, 2nd at 9am.
Have a good summer!
Monday, January 25, 2021
Spring 2021 OPEN HOURS & POLICY
The Barney Darkroom will be open beginning Thursday, Sept. 28th.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
*these hours are subject to change at any time*
- You do not need a reservation to check out equipment. Please visit the Cage any time during our above hours.
- If you wish to reserve equipment in advance you may do so by calling the Cage at 212-998-5755. You may reserve equipment as far in advance as you need.
- Only one person allowed at the Cage window at a time. Please stay 6 feet apart at the designated markers until the monitor calls you forward.
- All equipment may be checked out for a week at a time
- We will still be upholding our late return policy: For every 1/2 hour that you are late you will be charged $10; this includes the hours we are closed (ie. If you are 24 hours late you will be charged $480 dollars)
- If you know you will be late, please call us at 212-998-5755 to extend your time or stop the clock.
ADDITIONAL POLICIES:
- Masks are required, and must be worn so that they cover your nose and mouth AT ALL TIMES. Students who aren’t wearing their mask properly will lose access to the facility.
- NO Eating or Drinking
- NO Entry without a reservation
- Check In with the Cage and to begin your reservation
- Work at your assigned workstation only. Always maintain 6ft of distance between yourself and others. Only ONE student per workstation at all times.
- NO rearranging your workstation. Set ups are fixed.
- CLEAN your workstation by wiping down all contact surfaces-- including the work surface, and any equipment or technology-- before you leave. Wipe down all shared equipment after each use. (Disinfectant supplies will be provided).
- All standard area safety and clean up rules still apply
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
FALL 2020 OPEN HOURS & POLICY
The Barney Darkroom will be open beginning Monday Sept. 21st.
HOURS OF OPERATION:
*these hours are subject to change at any time*
- You do not need a reservation to check out equipment. Please visit the Cage any time during our above hours.
- If you wish to reserve equipment in advance you may do so by calling the Cage at 212-998-5755. You may reserve equipment as far in advance as you need.
- Only one person allowed at the Cage window at a time. Please stay 6 feet apart at the designated markers until the monitor calls you forward.
- All equipment may be checked out for a week at a time
- We will still be upholding our late return policy: For every 1/2 hour that you are late you will be charged $10; this includes the hours we are closed (ie. If you are 24 hours late you will be charged $480 dollars)
- If you know you will be late, please call us at 212-998-5755 to extend your time or stop the clock.
ADDITIONAL POLICIES:
- Masks are required, and must be worn so that they cover your nose and mouth AT ALL TIMES. Students who aren’t wearing their mask properly will lose access to the facility.
- NO Eating or Drinking
- NO Entry without a reservation
- Check In with the Cage and to begin your reservation
- Work at your assigned workstation only. Always maintain 6ft of distance between yourself and others. Only ONE student per workstation at all times.
- NO rearranging your workstation. Set ups are fixed.
- CLEAN your workstation by wiping down all contact surfaces-- including the work surface, and any equipment or technology-- before you leave. Wipe down all shared equipment after each use. (Disinfectant supplies will be provided).
- All standard area safety and clean up rules still apply
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Barney Darkroom Closed
If you currently have equipment checked, you may keep it until further notice. Once we have more details regarding when NYU will be resuming normal operations, we will be in touch regarding how and when to return equipment.
For any questions, please contact the Darkroom Manager at jenzak@nyu.edu













