The Folger is closing at 4:30pm on Sunday, February 23, for a staff training exercise. Normal hours will resume when the Folger opens on Tuesday, February 25, at 11:00am.
Be among the first to explore the newly-renovated Folger Shakespeare Library.
Explore new exhibition galleries and chat with our gallery guides about the Folger’s collection.
Take a look around our beautiful historic Reading Room.
Book a timed-entry pass and be entered to win hourly prizes.
Browse our new gift shop.
Meet up after work! Our new evening hours make the Folger a perfect place to gather with friends or family.
Catch a performance of Folger Theatre’s Metamorphoses at 8 pm, with tickets starting at $20.
Kids and Families
Pick up a magnifying glass and follow clues through our exhibition halls with our Decoder Trail. Decode messages, solve riddles, and create a poem to receive a special badge. Kids ages 3 – 5 can try our Discovery Trail!
