When is Folger Shakespeare Library open?
Mon closed; Tue–Thu 11 AM–6 PM; Fri 11 AM–9 PM; Sat–Sun 11 AM–6 PM. Hours checked on 4 November 2026.
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LibraryCapitol Hill
Folger Shakespeare Library
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World-renowned collection of Shakespeare-related materials & a theater for performances & events.
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Where is Folger Shakespeare Library?
201 East Capitol St SE, Washington, DC 20003.
Is Folger Shakespeare Library wheelchair accessible?
Accessibility: assisted listening devices, hearing loop, wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible restroom.
Status, rating and hours checked on 4 November 2026. Where our data comes from
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Why it fits right now
Closed right now.
Opens today 11 am.
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Hours
Closed now- monday
- Closed
- tuesday
- 11 AM–6 PM
- wednesdayToday
- 11 AM–6 PM
- thursday
- 11 AM–6 PM
- friday
- 11 AM–9 PM
- saturday
- 11 AM–6 PM
- sunday
- 11 AM–6 PM
Hours checked 4 Nov
Where and how
- 1 Folger Shakespeare Library
- 2 Folger Theatre · 1 min
- 3 Library of Congress · 3 min
- 4 Dos Toros · 4 min
- 5 Tune Inn Restaurant & Bar · 6 min
Good to know
- Step-free entrance
- Accessible washroom
Around Capitol Hill
Nearby
Within about a 15-minute walk.
Folger TheatreTheatre · 1 min walk
Library of CongressLibrary · 3 min walk
Dos TorosMexican · 4 min walk
Good nowTune Inn Restaurant & BarBar · 6 min walk
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What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time