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Exhibitions

Little Books, Big Gifts: The Artistry of Esther Inglis

Little Books, Big Gifts: The Artistry of Esther Inglis

Explore Esther Inglis's life and work as an early modern influencer and as the first woman in Britain to preface her works with selfies, in this exhibition 400 years after her death.
Through Sun, Feb 9, 2025
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Rose Exhibition Hall
Imprints in Time

Imprints in Time

This special exhibition at the Folger features rare books from the collection of Stuart and Mimi Rose that present literary, cultural, and historical high points.
Through Sun, Jan 5, 2025
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Rose Exhibition Hall
Shakespeare Exhibition
An exhibition gallery with a touchscreen and two open books in cases in the foreground, a large case filled with closed books in the background, and beyond that a brightly lit gallery

Our Shakespeare Exhibition

See the Folger First Folios, learn more about Shakespeare and his plays, and explore the complexities of his cultural legacy.
Ongoing
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Shakespeare Exhibition Hall
Out of the Vault: Into the Heart of the Folger
exhibition gallery with colorful curtains separating glass cases with books

Out of the Vault

Encounter remarkable books and manuscripts that connect with the multifaceted work of the Folger in this ongoing exhibition.
Ongoing
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Rose Exhibition Hall