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Homewood Photography Policy
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# Homewood Photography Policy

**Source**: https://museums.jhu.edu/homewood-museum/homewood-photography-policy/
**Parent**: https://museums.jhu.edu/homewood-museum/visitor-info/

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## [Homewood Museum](https://museums.jhu.edu/?post_type=page&p=36)

- [Visitor Information](https://museums.jhu.edu/homewood-museum/visitor-info/)
- [Homewood Photography Policy](https://museums.jhu.edu/homewood-museum/homewood-photography-policy/)
- [Homewood Privy](https://museums.jhu.edu/homewood-museum/homewood-privy/)

*In addition to and accordance with the Sheridan Libraries and University Museums* [*Rights and Reproductions Policy*](https://www.library.jhu.edu/policies/rights-and-reproductions/), *Homewood Museum adheres to the following policy regarding visitor photography of the Museum’s interior and exterior spaces.*

Personal photography and videography is permitted inside and outside Homewood Museum, provided that you are:

- A paying visitor or other approved guest
- Not using a flash or any professional equipment, including, but not limited to: tripods, lights, ladders, and costumes
- Not disrupting or endangering any persons, property, or wildlife
- Creating and using the images ***only*** for non-commercial, personal use (For information on how to book a professional photo/video shoot at Homewood, see below)

**PLEASE NOTE:** This policy may be revoked at any time at the discretion of Homewood Museum’s Director/Curator or a deputized representative of the Museum or its parent institution, the Johns Hopkins University.

**FAQ**

**Can I take photos/videos inside Homewood Museum?**

Yes! You are welcome to take personal photos and video inside and outside Homewood Museum, provided you are an authorized visitor to the museum, do not use a flash or professional equipment, are not disruptive, and use your photos and/or videos *only* for non-commercial, personal use.

**Provided I follow all of the above rules, can I publish my photos/videos to my social media page(s)?**

Yes! We love it when people share their experiences at Homewood Museum. Please remember to tag us. We are on [Instagram](https://instagram.com/homewoodmuseum) and [Facebook](https://facebook.com/homewoodmuseum).

**What do you mean by non-commercial use?**

Non-commercial use means **any use or** activity where a fee is not charged and the purpose is not the sale of a good or service, and the use or activity is not intended to produce a profit. Examples of non-commercial use include, taking photos for personal keepsakes, for education purposes, or for private research.

**What do you mean by “other approved guest”?**

This means any person or persons at Homewood with the full knowledge and approval of the museum director/curator.

**How do I acquire approval to stage a photo/video shoot at Homewood Museum?**

This depends on the purpose of the photo/video shoot.

- If the shoot is for a student project or other educational purposes, contact Museum Coordinator Jeannette Marxen at [jmarxen1@jhu.edu](mailto:jmarxen1@jhu.edu).
- If the shoot is for a media opportunity, please contact Associate Director of Communications & Marketing Amy Mulvihill at [amulvihill@jhu.edu](mailto:amulvihill@jhu.edu).
- If the photo/video shoot is for a commercial purpose—including, but not limited to—television or film, wedding or engagement photos, or business promotion, please contact our Private Events Office [here](https://evergreenevents.library.jhu.edu/contact-us/).

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