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Folger Shakespeare Library
Hours of Operation
- Open Mon. - Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Folger Theatre box office open daily 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.; Sun. noon - 5:00 p.m.
(202) 544-4600
201 E Capitol St SE
Washington, DC 20003
Washington, DC 20003
Description
The Folger Shakespeare Library is the foremost research center of its kind in the world, housing the largest collection of Shakespeare materials available. Visitors can take guided tours of the library's building and grounds, view one of its temporary Rennaisance-themed exhibitions, or catch a play a...
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There are regular performances of Shakespeare’s plays at the Folger Theatre, though none are running during the summer of 2008.
A massive collection of Shakespearean manuscripts and documents is the heart of the Folger Shakespeare Library. There is a rotating exhibit area, which covers various historical periods and societies. This will only really be interesting to visitors who have a fascination with British literature and Renaissance or Victorian history. Of course, that’s me so I loved it.