Folger Shakespeare Library

A library, performance venue, and a museum all rolled into one. The library is the single most impressive feature—it houses the largest collection of the Bard's works in the world—although the library itself is geared towards researchers, not travelers. The Shakespearean performances here are top-notch, and occasionally outshine the bigger Shakespeare Theatre Company in the East End (although the performances here can be more uneven). There are also frequent lectures, musical performances, etc., which can be a good excuse to visit. The small museum has a replica of Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and an Elizabethan garden in the back, and is nice to visit combined with a performance.

• Wi-Fi

• outdoors
• museum

Address

201 E Capitol St SE

Hours

Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM, Sun noon-5PM

Price

Plays: $20-50 (occasional student discounts)

Website

folger.edu (opens in a new tab)