Visit
Come experience all the Folger has to offer.
Welcome!
Our transformed building on Capitol Hill is open after a major multi-year building renovation that allows us to share more of our collection and resources than ever before.
The reimagined Folger features two new exhibition halls, a learning lab, welcoming gardens, collaborative research spaces, and expanded visitor amenities such as an expanded gift shop and a new café.
Along with our new public wing, the Folger’s historic spaces, including the Reading Room, have also reopened.
Hours, admission, directions, and more
Find everything you need to plan your visit to the Folger.
What to see and do when you visit
Things to do
Here’s a taste of what you can do when visiting the Folger: explore our exhibitions, enjoy our gardens, encounter new art and poetry, and more.
5 must-sees at the Folger
From hanging with Puck in the garden to seeing all 82 of our Shakespeare First Folios, here’s a list of five things you won’t want to miss.
Exhibitions
Get up close with the incredible books, manuscripts, art, and objects that make up the world’s largest Shakespeare collection.
Folger Café: Quill & Crumb
Quill & Crumb is the new Folger café, located in the Great Hall. Enjoy lunch, baked goods, and snacks alongside coffee and tea service. The bar offers beer, wine, local cider, and assorted seasonal cocktails.
Our building and grounds
See what’s new now that our renovation is complete.
Accessibility and safety
Accessibility
Find information about accessibility at Folger events and programs.
COVID-19 safety
Learn what the Folger is doing and what we’re asking you to do.
Visiting our theater and Reading Room
Attending an event in our theater
Learn what to expect about entering the theater, box office hours, our seat map, and more.
Use the library
Learn more about our Reading Room hours, paging schedule, and more for planning an in-person research visit.