Visit
Visit us now at Folger Theatre. Come back after June 21 to see the rest.
Plan your visit to Folger Theatre
Folger Theatre is open! Here’s what to expect when you attend a performance of Metamorphoses.
The rest of our building reopens Friday, June 21
We can’t wait to welcome you to our building on Capitol Hill after a major multi-year building renovation that will allow us to share more of our collection and resources than ever before.
The transformed Folger features two new exhibition halls, a learning lab, welcoming gardens, collaborative research spaces, and expanded visitor amenities such as a new café and gift shop. Along with our newly constructed public wing, the Folger’s historic spaces, including the Reading Room, will also reopen.
Visiting after our building reopens
Find hours, admission, directions, and more information to plan your visit for this summer.
What will a visit be like?
Things to do
Here’s a taste of what you’ll be able to do after our building reopens June 21: exploring our exhibitions, taking a tour, enjoying our gardens, encountering new art and poetry, and more.
Exhibitions
Get up close with the incredible books, manuscripts, art, and objects that make up the world’s largest Shakespeare collection.
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.
Our building and grounds
See what will be new when the 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.
Planning a research visit?
The Folger collection is not available for on-site research during our building renovation, but we continue to serve researchers with digital resources, as well as fellowship opportunities and scholarly programs. Our Reading Room is reopening Tuesday, June 25, 2024.