Folger Shakespeare Library

84 reviews

+1 (202) 544-7077

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201 E Capitol St SE

Washington, DC 20003

+1 (202) 544-7077

http://www.folger.edu

Folger Shakespeare Library is a research center on Shakespeare. It has a collection of Shakespeare writings, Renaissance books, manuscripts and artworks. It organizes a wide range of scholarly and public programs. It organizes plays, concerts, literary readings, family activities and exhibitions. The center also organizes special programs and activities for students in grades kindergarten through 12, colleges and teachers. It also allows advanced scholars to participate in a variety of the Folger Institute seminars and colloquia. Its major publications include the Shakespeare editions and the journal Shakespeare Quarterly. It is a member of the Independent Research Libraries Association, the National Humanities Alliance and the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington. The center is also an associate member of the American Council of Learned Societies. Folger Shakespeare Library is located in Washington, D.C.

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4.084 reviews

Lissa G.

11/17/2024

Had a lovely time at this wonderfully free monument to "words, words, words." As we were there during a slow time, we did not do the timed-reservation entry and the place was nearly empty, so it...

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Cyndy K.

7/10/2024

Cyndy's Bottom Line: All about Shakespeare and more. Hours: Sundays: 11am - 6pm* Mondays: Closed Tuesday and Wednesday: 11am - 6pm* Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 11am - 9pm *Free admission....

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Deb D.

9/14/2024

A book lovers dream destination! I have made many trips to DC but never had the time to visit the Folger Shakespeare library. The staff and volunteers are wonderful. Special shout out to docent...

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Temima N.

7/29/2024

This library was nice. Once I heard about it opening I had to check it out since I heard it was pretty inside. It's small & they're still working on parts of its old the cafe but some people were...

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Alice J.

11/10/2023

The Folger Theatre, after years of renovation, has reopened! What a beautiful theatre with personality! They celebrated their grand reopening with Tamilla Woodard's Winter's Tale, the play with...

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