The Southeast Museum of Photography is a public museum on Daytona State College’s Daytona Beach Campus, focused on photography and its role in culture, history, and art. Admission is free, and the museum presents exhibitions and programs throughout the year.
- Location: Daytona State College, 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114
- Admission: Free and open to the public
- Exhibitions: More than eight exhibitions annually
What the museum presents
The Southeast Museum of Photography presents, collects, preserves, and interprets photography for teaching and learning, while encouraging public appreciation of culture, history, and art. It is a department of Daytona State College, and opened in April 1992.
Exhibitions are a central part of the museum’s work. Its programming also includes films, lectures, seminars, workshops, professional classes, and talks each semester. Café 101 is also on campus, giving you another campus destination to pair with a museum visit.
What are the exhibition and visitor-hour patterns?
The museum presents more than eight exhibitions annually, with exhibitions and programs available year-round. Specific exhibition titles and visitor hours can vary, so check the official site before you go.
Programs such as films, lectures, workshops, and talks follow a semester pattern. If you have a particular exhibition or event in mind, confirm its schedule before planning your campus visit.
How do you get to the museum and plan for admission?
The museum is at 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd. on Daytona State College’s Daytona Beach Campus, along the southern edge of campus. Admission is free and the museum is open to the public. From Daytona Inn Studios, it’s about a 7-minute drive, making a hotel near the Southeast Museum of Photography a base for a campus visit.
Opening hours
- Tuesday to Friday: 11 AM–5 PM
- Saturday: 12 PM–5 PM
- Monday and Sunday: closed
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Campus parking lots and a student drop-off and rideshare area are marked on the campus map. Parking is generally open except for restricted areas, including yellow fire lanes and blue accessible spaces; visitor and reserved areas are identified by signs. Follow posted parking signs when you arrive.
What else can you combine with a museum visit?
The museum’s campus setting makes Café 101 a straightforward addition to your visit. For another campus stop, Bethune-Cookman University has its own guide to campus visits and getting around.
The museum is on Daytona State College’s campus, where Café 101 is also located.
If you’re planning time along the coast as well, the Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier visitor guide covers a different part of the city to add to your plans.
FAQs
Is the Southeast Museum of Photography free?
Yes. It is free and open to the public.
Where is the museum?
It is on Daytona State College’s Daytona Beach Campus at 1200 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, FL 32114.
Does the museum have events as well as exhibitions?
Yes. Its programming includes films, lectures, seminars, workshops, professional classes, and talks each semester.