Folger Shakespeare Library
The Folger Shakespeare Library on Capitol Hill holds a collection of Shakespeare's printed works that includes 82 copies of the 1623 First Folio. Founded by Henry Clay and Emily Jordan Folger, it opened in 1932 in an Art Deco building by Paul Philippe Cret, and a 2024 renovation added public exhibition galleries and gardens.
Good to know
- Opening hours
- Mon closedTue–Thu 11:00–18:00Fri 11:00–21:00Sat–Sun 11:00–18:00
- Price
- Free entry
Hours checked October 14, 2026 · source folger.edu
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Frequently asked questions
Is Folger Shakespeare Library free?
Yes. Entry to Folger Shakespeare Library is free.
What are the opening hours of Folger Shakespeare Library?
Opening hours: Mon closed · Tue–Thu 11:00–18:00 · Fri 11:00–21:00 · Sat–Sun 11:00–18:00.
Free entry